Rock Cycle Reading, Video, & Quiz

What are the three main types of rocks mentioned in the passage?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Fossil

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Fossil

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Fossil

How do intrusive igneous rocks differ from extrusive igneous rocks?

• Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the Earth's surface, forming large crystals, while extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface, resulting in fine-grained textures.

• Intrusive rocks form from lava on the surface, while extrusive rocks form from magma beneath the surface.

• Intrusive rocks are formed from sediments, while extrusive rocks are formed from molten rock.

• Intrusive rocks are always nonfoliated, while extrusive rocks are always foliated.

What process leads to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Intense heat and pressure causing physical and chemical changes in existing rocks.

• Cooling and solidification of molten rock.

• Accumulation and compaction of sediments.

• Weathering and erosion of existing rocks.

Which of the following is an example of a foliated metamorphic rock?

• Gneiss

• Marble

• Limestone

• Basalt

What role do human activities play in the rock cycle, according to the passage?

• They can accelerate erosion by destabilizing soils, leading to rapid sediment transport.

• They cause the formation of igneous rocks by increasing volcanic activity.

• They slow down the process of metamorphism by reducing heat and pressure.

• They have no significant impact on the rock cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4