Rock Cycle

What is the process called where sediments are moved from their original position?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Schist

What usually contains fossils?

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Granite

What are the two factors that contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Cooling and solidification

• Heat and pressure

• Weathering and erosion

• Deposition and compaction

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Shale

• Pumice

• Marble

• Obsidian

How is sedimentary rock primarily formed?

• By the cooling and solidification of magma

• Through heat and pressure transforming existing rock

• From the accumulation and lithification of sediment

• By volcanic activity

What characteristic feature is most commonly associated with sedimentary rocks?

• Crystals

• Layers or strata

• Gas bubbles

• High density

Which process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction and cementation

What is the primary agent in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Volcanic activity

• Water erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Compaction of sediments

Which of the following rocks is known to have a foliated texture?

• Granite

• Slate

• Limestone

• Basalt