Exploring the Rock Cycle

What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Fossil

• Metamorphic, Fossil, and Mineral

• Sedimentary, Mineral, and Igneous

Which process involves the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Crystallisation

What is the primary process that breaks down rocks into smaller particles?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Formed from cooling magma

• Contains fossils

• Formed under high pressure and temperature

• Composed of interlocking crystals

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

• Granite

• Limestone

• Marble

• Basalt

What type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten material?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossil

Which process involves the movement of sediment from one location to another?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

• Cementation

What is the main agent of chemical weathering?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

Which rock type is typically formed from the accumulation of sediment?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

Which of the following processes transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Cooling

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion