Rock Cycle Review

What are the three main stages of the rock cycle?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Tectonic

• Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Igneous

• Sedimentary, Igneous, Volcanic

How are igneous rocks formed in the rock cycle?

• Igneous rocks are formed by erosion and sedimentation.

• Igneous rocks are created through metamorphism of sedimentary rocks.

• Igneous rocks are the result of weathering and compaction of organic matter.

• Magma or lava cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks.

Give an example of a common sedimentary rock found in the rock cycle.

• Granite

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Limestone

Explain how metamorphic rocks are created in the rock cycle.

• Metamorphic rocks are a result of erosion

• Metamorphic rocks are created by volcanic eruptions

• Metamorphic rocks are formed by sedimentation

• Metamorphic rocks are created through the process of metamorphism, which involves changes in mineral composition and texture due to heat and pressure.

What type of rock is formed when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

Describe the process of weathering and erosion in the rock cycle.

• Erosion causes rocks to grow in size.

• Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion transports these particles to new locations.

• Weathering and erosion have no impact on the rock cycle.

• Weathering creates new rocks from scratch.

Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are subjected to high heat and pressure?

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

Name a type of rock that can be formed from the cooling of magma or lava.

• Marble

• Granite

• Slate

• Basalt

What role do plate tectonics play in the rock cycle?

• Plate tectonics are responsible for volcanic eruptions but not rock formation

• Plate tectonics only affect sedimentary rocks

• Plate tectonics create, destroy, and transform Earth's crust, influencing the formation and recycling of rocks in the rock cycle.

• Plate tectonics have no impact on the rock cycle

How do rocks move through the different stages of the rock cycle?

• Rocks move through the rock cycle by teleporting between locations.

• Rocks move through the rock cycle by hitching a ride on passing clouds.

• Rocks move through the rock cycle by undergoing various geological processes.

• Rocks move through the rock cycle by transforming into animals and migrating.