Earth and Life Science Exam

Rocks are naturally occurring aggregates of minerals, mineraloids, or fossils.

• True

• False

The rock cycle involves rocks being transformed and generated in a continuous process.

• True

• False

Igneous rocks can be categorized into extrusive and intrusive types.

• True

• False

Extrusive igneous rocks from magma that cools quickly at the Earth's surface, not slowly.

• True

• False

Sedimentary rocks formed through processes: lithification, compaction, & cementation.

• True

• False

Chemical sedimentary, chemical weathering, not weathered materials of other rocks.

• True

• False

Metamorphic created from igneous/sedimentary expose high pressure and temperature.

• True

• False

The streak of a mineral refers to its color in powdered form.

• True

• False

Physical weathering involves the breaking up of rocks into smaller fragments.

• True

• False

Erosion transporting weathered sediments by agents such as water, glaciers, & wind.

• True

• False