Rock On!

What are the three types of rocks mentioned in the passage?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Igneous, Volcanic, Sedimentary

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Volcanic

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Volcanic

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Which process involves the movement of rock particles by wind or water?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Metamorphism

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What is the role of tectonic plate movement in the rock cycle?

• It pushes rock from underground to Earth's surface.

• It breaks down rocks into smaller particles.

• It cools magma to form igneous rock.

• It forms sedimentary rock from layers of particles.

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The rock cycle is similar to the ___ cycle, but it occurs on a much slower time scale.

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What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the particles.

• Erosion breaks down rocks, while weathering moves the particles.

• Weathering and erosion are the same process.

• Erosion forms new rocks, while weathering destroys them.

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Which force is NOT mentioned as guiding the rock cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Earth's gravity

• Internal heat of the Earth

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from ___ of rock particles that are deposited over time.

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