Energy and Matter in Rock Cycle

What is the primary source of energy that drives the rock cycle?

• Geothermal energy from the Earth's core

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from decaying plants and animals

• Energy from the moon's gravitational pull

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Which process in the rock cycle involves the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Crystallization

How does sedimentary rock typically form?

• By cooling of magma underground

• By heat and pressure deep within the Earth

• By the accumulation and cementation of sediment

• By volcanic activity

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What is the process called when sedimentary rock is transformed into metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

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Which of the following is a result of the rock cycle?

• Decrease in the Earth's surface temperature

• Increase in the Earth's surface temperature

• Continuous recycling of Earth's materials

• Depletion of all Earth's rock resources

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What role does water play in the rock cycle?

• It only erodes rocks

• It has no significant role

• It can transport sediments and cause weathering and erosion

• It solidifies to form rocks

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Which type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Limestone

What is the main agent of chemical weathering?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Heat

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During which process are rocks broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

What happens to rock during the metamorphism process?

• It melts completely and forms magma

• It is broken down into sediment

• It undergoes a physical and chemical change due to heat and pressure

• It is transported to a different location

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