Rock Cycle Practice

The process of rocks breaking down into smaller particles is called _______________.

• weathering

• erosion

• sedimentation

• deposition

_______________ rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

• limestone

When sedimentary or igneous rocks are subjected to high heat and pressure, they transform into _______________ rocks.

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• igneous

• volcanic

What process transforms loose sediments into sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Cooling

• Compaction and cementation

• Weathering

Which of the following best describes the rock cycle?

• A one-way process of rock formation

• A cycle that only involves two types of rocks

• A continuous process of rock transformation

• A process that only occurs on the Earth's surface

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Igneous rocks can eventually become sedimentary rocks through which processes?

• Weathering and erosion

• Melting and solidification

• Metamorphism and crystallization

• Compaction and cementation

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__________ rocks are formed through the alteration of existing rock by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

• metamorphic

• igneous

• sedimentary

• volcanic

The layer of the Earth located below the crust is called the __________.

• mantle

• core

• lithosphere

• asthenosphere

Describe how igneous rocks can become sedimentary rocks through a series of processes.

• Through weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation

• By melting and solidification

• Through metamorphism

• By crystallization from magma

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The rock cycle demonstrates the principle of conservation of matter by showing how:

• Rocks are continuously recycled and transformed.

• New matter is created during the cycle.

• Matter is destroyed in the process.

• Rocks remain unchanged throughout the cycle.

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