Rock Cycles and Minerals

The __________ describes the process by which rocks change forms.

• rock cycle

• water cycle

• igneous cycle

• metamorphic process

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A _______ is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

• rock

• carbon

• mineral

• water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

___________ rocks are formed when magma cools.

• Sedimentry

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Mineral

When igneous rock breaks apart (weathers), it forms ___________.

• sedimentry rocks

• metamorphic rocks

• sediments

• crystals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fill in the blanks of the Rock Cycle diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Sediment

Igneous Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Sedimentary Rock

Magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What drives the rock cycle?

• The Sun

• Gravity

• Earth's internal heat

• Water cycles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

________ is an example of a metamorphic rock.

• Pumice

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Marble

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

One example of a sedmentary rock is ____________.

• pumice

• obsidian

• sandstone

• marble

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the primary agent of erosion in the rock cycle?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Limestone