Geosphere Quiz (Earth and Space Science)

What are the 3 types of rocks in the rock cycle?

• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary
• Granite
• Pumice

When igneous rocks form, slow cooling rocks get ____________ crystals, and fast cooling rocks get ________________ crystals.

• Large, small
• Small, large

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

These types of rocks for from lava or magma

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

These types of rocks form from heat and pressure

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

These types of rocks form from compacted layers of sediment.

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What types of rocks do metamorphic rocks form from

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Other Metamorphic rocks
• All of the above
• None of the above

Which type of rock undergoes the process of Lithification?

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

What makes up sediment?

• Rocks
• Bits of plants
• Soil
• All of the above
• None of the above

Does the rock cycle have to go in a certain order?

• Yes
• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the name of a solid object made up of mineral grains mashed together?

• Rock
• Mineral
• Crystal
• Gem