The Rock Cycle Quiz 02/07/2025

Fulgurite forms when lightning strikes sand or rock. The high temperature

of the lightning binds sand grains or rock together into fulgurite.

What type of rock is fulgurite?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Weathered

For questions 2 and 3 refer to the following passage and illustration.

In this group of questions, you will use your knowledge about the rock cycle to

answer three questions.

The Rock Cycle

Ms. Mason’s Earth Science class is studying the geosphere. She instructs

the class to model how rock material is recycled on Earth. The class draws

a diagram to show some of the processes involved in the rock cycle. The

students’ diagram is incomplete. Ms. Mason has added numbers and letters

to areas of the diagram that need more explanation. Rocks are labeled with

the numbers one (1) through three (3). The letters A through F indicate

different processes within the rock cycle. Finally, Ms. Mason challenges the

class to think of a way to add the role of mountain building to their diagram.

In order, from numbers 1 through 3, what labels should the students add to

their diagram?

• igneous rock, metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock

• igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock

• metamorphic rock, sedimentary rock, igneous rock

• sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, igneous rock

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How should the students label the arrows 2 and 3?

• 1: high temperature and pressure; 2: melting and cooling

• 1: melting and cooling; 2: high temperature and pressure

• 1: deposition, compaction, and cementation; 2: weathering and erosion

• 1: weathering and erosion; 2: deposition, compaction, and cementation

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Weathering does what to sediment?

(a)  

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Erosion does what to sediment?

(a)  

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Deposition does what to sediment?

(a)  

What is the process in which rock can transform into other types of rock through weathering, erosion, heat, cooling, and pressure?

(a)  

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

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Mineral rock

Answer explanation

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment, such as sand, mud, and minerals. This distinguishes it from igneous and metamorphic rocks, which form through different processes.

Which type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Mineral rock

Answer explanation

Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing physical and chemical changes. In contrast, sedimentary rocks form from sediment, and igneous rocks originate from cooled magma.

Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Mineral rock

Answer explanation

Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Sedimentary rocks form from sediment, while metamorphic rocks arise from existing rocks under heat and pressure. Mineral rock is not a recognized category.