Rocks and Rock Cycle

This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

• Compaction

• Cementation

• Weathering

• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which metamorphic rock changes to igneous rock begins with

• melting

• erosion

• deposition

• crystallization

This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

According to the diagram, what process is shown by letter A?

• extrusion

• erosion

• crystallization

• intrusion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The process of layers become stuck together forming sedimentary rocks

• sticking

• pressuring

• cementation

• deposition

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

• erosion

• weathering

• sediments

True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1