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The deeper the magma is beneath Earth's surface, the ________ the magma cools, and the ______ the mineral crystal size in an igneous rock becomes.

• slower ; smaller

• faster ; larger

• slower ; larger

• faster ; larger

what two processes produce sand, silt, mud, and clay?

• Weathering and erosion

• sedimentation and lithification

• process of elimination

• cementation and compaction

Where does the rock cycle begin?

• soft sediments such as sand, silt, mud, and clay

• lava or magma

• through the core of mountain ranges

• Ms. LeBeaux, this is a trick question!

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In many places on Earth, humans are responsible for the removal of grasses, shrubs, trees, and other plants with roots that hold soil in place. Which of the following is the most direct result of this loss of vegetation?

• Air pollution

• Desertification

• Rise in sea level

• Urbanization

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The clearing of trees in the area is

• Urbanization

• Desertification

• Deforestaion

• Pollution

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What has been the result of deforestation?

• The water cycle is slowing down

• There are increased amounts of nitrogen in the air

• There are increased amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Fires are more frequent.

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One factor that contributes to desertification is the loss of soil. Wind can take away soil if there is nothing to hold it in place. Which of the following human activities will most likely contribute to desertification?

• Construction of wind turbines

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Introduction of new species

• Removal of vegetation

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Granite forms when liquid magma slowly cools within Earth’s crust. If the granite is exposed to intense heat and pressure, it can change to gneiss. Which type of change takes place when granite turns into gneiss?

• Sedimentary rock changes to igneous rock.

• Igneous rock changes to metamorphic rock

• Metamorphic rock changes to igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock changes to metamorphic rock

What happens to a rock when it is weathered?

• It is broken into smaller pieces.

• It is moved by wind, air, or water.

• It comes to rest at the end of a river.

• It is changed into another type of rock.

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Rock that forms when sediment from older rocks get pressed and cemented together.

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock