Earth Systems and Rock Cycle Quiz

Which type of rock is formed from molten magma?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sandstone

What process is responsible for the formation of metamorphic rock?

• Cooling of lava

• Erosion by wind

• Underground heat and pressure

• Deposition of sediments

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock mentioned in the text?

• Basalt

• Gneiss

• Sandstone

• Granite

What are the four major systems on Earth that interact to recycle materials?

• Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere

• Lithosphere, Stratosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere

• Biosphere, Lithosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere

• Geosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Cryosphere

Where does the energy needed for Earth’s processes come from?

• Only the Sun

• Only Earth’s hot interior

• The Sun and Earth’s hot interior

• The atmosphere

Explain how the interaction of Earth’s systems contributes to the recycling of rock materials.

• The geosphere alone recycles rocks by volcanic activity.

• The atmosphere and hydrosphere erode rocks, while the biosphere does not contribute.

• The geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere interact, causing energy and matter to flow and cycle, which leads to the recycling of rock materials through processes like erosion, heat, pressure, and biological activity.

• Only living things recycle rocks by breaking them down.

What is the main reason for the constant recycling of materials on Earth?

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The interaction of Earth’s four major systems and the flow of energy and cycling of matter

• The presence of water in the oceans

• The existence of volcanoes

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major rock types classified by geologists?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossilized

What process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting and cooling of magma

• Erosion, deposition, and cementation of sediments

• Changing temperature and pressure

• Volcanic eruption

How are igneous rocks formed?

• By erosion and deposition

• By melting and cooling of magma, lava, or other rocks

• By fossilization of plants and animals

• By evaporation of water