Rock Cycle Quiz

Why is the term cycle used when referring to the rock cycle?

• The rock cycle has wheels.

• The rock cycle produces rocks that are round in shape.

• The rock cycle is a series of processes with no starting or ending point.

• The rock cycle is applied to only one type of rock.

Which type of rock is formed by depositing particles from a stream?

• granite

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which label on the diagram indicates magma?

• A

• D

• C

• B

From the rock cycle, what are the processes that directly lead to the formation of sedimentary rock?

• Deposition, compaction, and cementation lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.

• Only melting can lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.

• Only heat and pressure can lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.

• Only cooling and crystallization can lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.

What types of rocks can be changed by metamorphosis?

• Only igneous rocks can be changed by metamorphosis.

• Only sedimentary rocks can be changed by metamorphosis.

• Only metamorphic rocks can be changed by metamorphosis.

• All rocks can be changed by metamorphosis.

Which statement is supported by the graph?

Based on the graph shown in the diagram, which statement is correct?

• Pressure increases with an increase in depth within Earth.

• Pressure increases over time.

• Pressure decreases over time.

• Pressure decreases with an increase in depth within Earth.

 Rock that forms as magma cools underground (inside Earth)

• Volcanic rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Extrusive igneous rock

• Intrusive igneous rock

1. Rock that forms outside of Earth’s interior

• Intrusive rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Extrusive rock

Rocks are classified according to

• composition and texture

• their color, weight, and size
• their age, location, and shape
• their smell, taste, and sound