Geology QUIZ

Which of these actions must take place in order for sedimentary rock to change into igneous rock ?

• The sedimentary rock melted and became magma.

• Sedimentary minerals dissolved in water to form igneous rock

• The sedimentary rock broke down into smaller pieces and then was melted and then cooled to form igneous rock

• The sedimentary rock was exposed to extreme heat and pressure.

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When magma hardens, it turns into what kind of rock?

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• lava

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The rock cycle is a visual illustrations that helps us understand how different types of rock form. Which of the following is true about the rock cycle

• weathering only occurs in metamorphic rock

• the rock cycle is always predictable

• It stops after igneous rock forms

• It involves weathering, heating, pressure, and cooling.

If a scientist is observing rocks near a volcano, she is most likely observing what kind of rock?

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• sediment

• metamorphic rock

The forces that create metamorphic rock are related to which of the following?

• The breaking of rock into smaller particles over long periods of time

• extreme heat and pressures

• The cooling of magma above Earth’s surface after a volcanic eruption

• The transportation of Earth materials by moving water

What has to happen to magma for it to transform into igneous rock?

• weathering

• erosion

• melting

• cooling

What has to happen for igneous rock to change into metamorphic rock

• cooling

• melting

• weathering

• extreme heat and pressure

During which part of the rock cycle does sediment get stuck together?

• melting

• weatheirng

• cooling

• cementing

Which is responsible for buried rock becoming exposed at Earth's surface?

• melting

• weathering and erosion

• Falling volcanic ash

• cooling

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How are rocks broken into smaller pieces?

• weathering

• melting

• cooling

• cementing

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