Rock Cycle Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The rock cycle is a process that involves only igneous rocks.

• The rock cycle is a continuous process that involves the formation and transformation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

• Sedimentary rocks are the most important type of rock in the cycle.

• Magma is the final stage of the rock cycle.

Which of the following best summarizes the key details of how sedimentary rocks are formed?

• Sedimentary rocks form from cooled magma.

• Sedimentary rocks are created from particles that accumulate in layers and harden over time.

• Sedimentary rocks are formed by intense heat and pressure.

• Sedimentary rocks are formed when igneous rocks melt.

What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

• Magma is the most important part of the rock cycle.

• The rock cycle involves the transformation of rocks through various processes like weathering, erosion, and heat.

• Igneous rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks.

• Metamorphic rocks are the final stage of the rock cycle.

Which of the following best summarizes the key details of how metamorphic rocks are formed?

• Metamorphic rocks form from cooled magma.

• Metamorphic rocks are created from particles that accumulate in layers.

• Metamorphic rocks are formed under the Earth's surface due to intense heat and pressure.

• Metamorphic rocks are formed when sedimentary rocks melt.

What is the main idea of the rock cycle?

• Rocks are only formed from magma.

• The rock cycle is a process that involves the creation, transformation, and destruction of rocks.

• Sedimentary rocks are the most common type of rock.

• The rock cycle ends with the formation of metamorphic rocks.

Which of the following best summarizes the key details of how igneous rocks are formed?

• Igneous rocks form from particles that accumulate in layers.

• Igneous rocks are created from intense heat and pressure.

• Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools and solidifies.

• Igneous rocks are formed when sedimentary rocks melt.

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

• The rock cycle only involves igneous rocks.

• The rock cycle is a process that includes the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

• Sedimentary rocks are formed from magma.

• Metamorphic rocks are the most important type of rock.

Which of the following best summarizes the key details of the rock cycle?

• The rock cycle is a simple process that only involves igneous rocks.

• The rock cycle is a complex process that involves the formation and transformation of different types of rocks through various natural processes.

• The rock cycle ends with the formation of sedimentary rocks.

• The rock cycle is a process that only occurs on the Earth's surface.

What is the main idea of the passage regarding the transformation of rocks?

• Rocks do not change once they are formed.

• Rocks can transform from one type to another through processes like weathering, erosion, and heat.

• Only sedimentary rocks can transform into other types of rocks.

• The transformation of rocks is a rare occurrence.

Which of the following best summarizes the key details of the role of magma in the rock cycle?

• Magma is the final stage of the rock cycle.

• Magma is the starting point of the rock cycle and can form igneous rocks when it cools.

• Magma only forms sedimentary rocks.

• Magma is not involved in the rock cycle.