Rock Formations

Sedimentary rock formations are caused by what processes?

• Weathering, Erosion, Compaction, Cementation

• Heat, Cooling

• Pressure, Heat

• Uplift, Subduction(Plate Motion)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Metamorphic rock formations are caused by what processes?

• Weathering, Erosion, Compaction, Cementation

• Heat, Cooling

• Pressure, Heat

• Uplift, Subduction(Plate Motion)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Can a sedimentary/igneous/metamorphic rock transform into a different rock type?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Igneous rock formations are caused by what processes?

• Weathering, Erosion, Compaction, Cementation

• Heat, Cooling

• Pressure, Heat

• Uplift, Subduction(Plate Motion)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Compaction, layers and cementation is best associated with what type of rock?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Pancake Rocks

Answer explanation

Sedimentary rocks are formed through processes like compaction, layering, and cementation of sediments. These processes are key characteristics that distinguish sedimentary rocks from igneous and metamorphic types.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

True or False: Igneous Rocks form from Sediment

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, not from sediment. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment.

Some rocks take millions of years to form.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Some rocks, like sedimentary rocks, can take millions of years to form through processes such as sediment accumulation and compaction. Therefore, the statement is true.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Rocks formed through heat and pressure

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Answer explanation

Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks undergo heat and pressure, altering their structure and composition. In contrast, igneous rocks form from cooled magma, and sedimentary rocks are created from sediment accumulation.

The process of sediment being buried and pressed together.

• cementation

• compaction

• erosion

• weathering

The process of sediment being glued together.

• compaction

• cementation

• erosion

• weathering