Generation Genius Rock Cycle

A __________ is a solid, naturally formed substance, that always has the same composition.

• rock

• carbon

• mineral

• water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

__________ rocks are formed when magma cools.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Mineral

When igneous rocks break apart (weathering), it forms __________.

• sedimentary rocks

• metamorphic rocks

• sediments

• crystals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

__________ is an example of metamorphic rocks.

• Pumice

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Marble

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

One example of a sedimentary rock is __________.

• pumice

• obsedian

• sandstone

• marble

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Salt crystals form when __________.

• magma cools

• sandstone is heated

• sandstone weathers

• water evaporates

Which of he following are formed from minerals mixed together?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Marble

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A __________ is where two tectonic plates meet and one gets pushed underneath the other.

• rift zone

• subduction zone

• transform fault

• rock layer

The __________ describes the process by which rocks change forms.

• rock cycle

• water cycle

• igneous cycle

• metamorphic process

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

__________ are layers of sedimentary rock.

• Pumice

• Crystals

• Strata

• Magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4