Rock Cycle

During the rock cycle, which rocks are also known as "fire rocks"?

• igneous rock

• sediment

• hot rocks

• sedimentary rocks

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In the rock cycle, when volcanoes erupt, bringing magma to the earth's surface, it is called lava. The lava cools and solidifies to become WHAT type of rock?

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

• hot rock

• metamorphic rock

Imagine a construction site where many layers of small pieces of rocks and gravel collect over time. These layers get pressed down more and more by the weight of the layers above, until the bottom layers slowly transform into a solid foundation. What is this process similar to in geology?

• Sedimentary Rock formation

• Metamorphic Rock transformation

• Igneous Rock formation

• Lava Rock solidification

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In the rock cycle, what are rocks that have "morphed" or changed into another kind of rock called?

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Loam

During the rock cycle, what is the outer layer of the Earth called that interacts with the atmosphere?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

In a garden's rock formation, what is the layer called that is right beneath the surface rocks?

• Lava

• Soil

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Place the layers of the Earth in order from outer layer to inner layer.

• Outer Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

A (a)   is a fundamental concept in geology that describes a series of processes by which rocks are formed, broken down, and transformed on the Earth's surface and within its crust and mantle.

• fossil

• geologist

• rock cycle

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Scientists who study the processes of the rock cycle learn more about the composition of Earth (a)   .

• Geologist

• doctor

• geo student

• rock doc

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What is the process called that involves the creation, destruction, and recreation of rocks in a continuous cycle, similar to how a garden's soil is turned over and renewed?

• The Rock Cycle

• The Water Cycle

• The Decomposition Cycle

• The Composting Cycle

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