The Rock Cycle - NatGeo Comprehension Questions
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6th Grade
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SHARON HOLTOM
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three main types of rocks?
Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic
Sedimentary, Volcanic, Metamorphic
Sedimentary, Igneous, Volcanic
Igneous, Metamorphic, Volcanic
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are clastic sedimentary rocks formed?
From molten material cooling
From clasts or pieces of other rocks
From immense heat and pressure
From chemical precipitation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a foliated metamorphic rock?
Obsidian
Marble
Quartzite
Gneiss
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process is involved in the formation of chemical sedimentary rocks?
Chemical precipitation
Melting
Foliation
Erosion
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of rock is granite?
Sedimentary
Intrusive igneous
Nonfoliated metamorphic
Extrusive igneous
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the vesicular texture in some extrusive igneous rocks?
Rapid cooling of lava
Chemical precipitation
High pressure
Presence of gas bubbles
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller fragments called?
Compaction
Erosion
Melting
Weathering
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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