Understanding Earth's Rocks

What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rocks?

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

• Erosion

• Weathering

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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface?

• Sedimentary

• Extrusive Igneous

• Intrusive Igneous

• Metamorphic

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What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Clastic, Chemical, Organic

• Foliated, Non-foliated, Intrusive

• Basalt, Granite, Limestone

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Which mineral is commonly used as a cement in sedimentary rocks?

• Feldspar

• Quartz

• Mica

• Olivine

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What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of living organisms?

• Clastic

• Chemical

• Organic

• Intrusive

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Which type of rock is formed by the transformation of existing rocks through heat and/or pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Clastic

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What is the term for igneous rocks that cool quickly on the Earth's surface?

• Intrusive

• Extrusive

• Foliated

• Non-foliated

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Which of the following is an example of a foliated metamorphic rock?

• Marble

• Slate

• Gneiss

• Basalt

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What is the primary factor that determines the mineral composition of igneous rocks?

• The type of sediment

• The chemical make-up of the magma or lava

• The amount of pressure

• The presence of fossils

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Which process is responsible for transporting sediments by wind, water, or ice?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

• Cementation

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