Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and the Rock Cycle

What type of rock is formed from magma and lava as it cools?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossilized

Which type of rock is formed by heat and pressure deep inside the Earth?

• Volcanic

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

What does the term 'subsurface' refer to?

• On the surface

• Near the surface

• Below the surface

• Above the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which event is considered a surface event?

• Rocks being pushed deep into the crust

• Wind blowing and wearing down rocks

• Rocks melting deep underground

• High heat and pressure on rocks

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

Which process involves the movement of sediments from one place to another?

• Cementation

• Compaction

• Weathering

• Erosion

What is the term for the process where wind and water drop the materials they are carrying?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Cementation

Which force causes rivers to flow downhill and move materials?

• Pressure

• Gravity

• Heat

• Wind

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What is the process called when sediments are squeezed together under pressure?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Cementation

• Compaction

What are rocks that form from the compaction and cementation of sediments called?

• Metamorphic rocks

• Volcanic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks