Sepup Geological Processes

The breakdown and decomposition of rocks as a result of chemical reactions and processes. _______.

The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transport weathered materials from one location to another. _______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This process occurs when eroded materials are dropped or laid down. _______.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools below the Earth's surface? (Be specific.)

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed when lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface? (Be specific.)

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igenous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which type of rock is most likely to have fossils?

• metamorphic

• igneous

• intrusive

• sedimentary

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which type of rock is formed deep inside the Earth under intense heat and pressure?

• metamorphic

• igneous

• sedimentary

• extrusive igneous

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Sedimentary rocks are formed in layers with the oldest forming at the bottom and the youngest at the top. Based on the above statement, which layer is the oldest? Which layer is the youngest?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

According to this diagram, igneous rock can form into sedimentary rock by ______ way(s).

• one

• two

• three

• no

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1