Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following describes rocks formed when sediments are buried, compacted, and cemented together?

• Clastic

• Organic

• Foliated

• Nonfoliated

This rock started as molten magma but transformed after a volcano erupted. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of rock is created when magma or lava cools and crystallizes?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

This rock started as molten magma but transformed after a volcano erupted. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Study the figure below, then answer the following question: Which type of rock is most likely located at number 1 on the diagram?

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• sediment

• magma and lava

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Pressure combined with heat causes ​ (a)   rock to form. Take a look at the diagram to help.

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• intrusive igneous

• extrusive igneous

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Study the figure below, then answer the following question: Which type of rock is most likely located at number 3 on the diagram?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

• sediment

• magma and lava

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1