Rocks and Minerals Review

A scientist finds a metamorphic rock formation next to a magma chamber and determines that it was originally a sedimentary rock formation. He concludes that the temperature of the magma chamber caused the rock formation to become metamorphic. Which is another reliable explanation of how the rock formation was changed?

• weight of heavy machinery moving over the rocks

• pressure on the rock formation inside Earth

• a sandstorm that caused the rocks to be eroded

• a quick burial of the rocks by tons of volcanic ash

Look at the diagram. Which sentence BEST describes a process in the rock cycle?

• Igneous rocks can become metamorphic and sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks can form by the weathering process

• Volcanoes can deposit sedimentary rock to form mountains

• Sedimentary rocks can melt to become metamorphic rocks

According to the rock cycle, which of these results from thermal energy and forces from within the earth?

• formation of sedimentary rock

• formation of metamorphic rock

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  heating and cooling

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  uplift and erosion

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A diagram of the rock cycle is shown.

Which process accounts for the formation of horizontally layered rocks?

• Compaction and Cementation

• Weathering and Erosion

• Melting

• Cooling

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An incomplete diagram of the rock cycle is shown.

Which terms should be placed in the boxes labeled 1, 2, and 3?

• 1. 1. Metamorphic

  2. 2. Sedimentary

  3. 3. Igneous

• 1. 1. Metamorphic

  2. 2. Igneous

  3. 3. Sedimentary

• 1. 1. Sedimentary

  2. 2. Igneous

  3. 3. Metamorphic

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A diagram of sedimentary rock is shown.

Assuming the layers have NOT been disturbed, which layer would contain the MOST crystallized minerals?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Use the diagram of the rock cycle to answer the question that follows. What has to occur to change igneous rock into sediment?

• weathering, transportation, and deposition

• heat and pressure

• cooling and solidification

• cementation and compaction

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The picture shows how air in a room is warmed by a heater. How does this system compare to the way heat from the core of Earth reaches the surface?

• The heater uses convection currents to transfer heat, and Earth’s interior uses radiation.

• The heater uses radiation to transfer heat, and Earth’s interior uses conduction.

• Both systems use convection currents to transfer heat.

• Both systems use conduction to transfer heat.

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Hector made the diagram to show how igneous rock can change to metamorphic rock. What would be the BEST addition to the diagram?

• The word “weathering” below the arrow.

• The word “pressure” below the arrow.

• The word “melting” below the arrow.

• The word “cooling” below the arrow.

The table describes how four different rocks form. Which of these rocks is an igneous rock?

• basalt

• limestone

• marble

• sandstone