Rock cycle uestions

What does the rock cycle describe?

• The formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock.

• The life cycle of plants.

• The water cycle.

• The process of photosynthesis.

Which type of rock is formed from sediments?

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Magma

What do sedimentary rocks often contain?

• Crystals

• Lava

• Sand, pebbles, and fossils

• Magma

What are the physical properties of sedimentary rock?

• They are made of sand, pebble, and boulder size particles.

• They are made of molten lava.

• They are made of pure metal.

• They are made of volcanic ash.

By what process are sedimentary rocks broken down?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Melting

• Freezing

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the weathering of rocks?

• Rain

• Ice

• Wind

• Fire

What is created when sedimentary rocks are broken down?

• Crystals

• Sediments

• Lava

• Magma

What is the process called when sediments are deposited in layers?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Melting

Which of the following is NOT a way sediments are moved?

• Wind

• Water

• Gravity

• Photosynthesis

What is compaction in the rock cycle?

• The process of rocks melting into magma

• The process of sediments being deeply buried and pressed together

• The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces

• The process of water eroding rock surfaces