What type of rock forms from the cooling of molten lava on the surface of a volcano?

• Composite rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

Which rock type is characterized by layers formed from sediment deposition?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Basalt rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the role of water in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• It layers the rocks

• It heats the rocks

• It erodes and deposits sediments

• It solidifies the rock structure

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What is the primary agent that breaks down rocks into soil?

• Sunlight

• Plants

• Water

• Wind

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What natural process is primarily responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller particles?

• Condensation

• Erosion

• Fossilization

• Photosynthesis

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How does soil contribute to the ecosystem according to the video?

• It supports plant growth

• It blocks sunlight

• It cools the environment

• It attracts wildlife

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What geological process contributes to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Sediment deposition

• Volcanic eruption

• High pressure and heat

• Water erosion

How do tectonic plates influence the rock cycle?

• They prevent erosion

• They create mountains only

• They cause volcanic activity

• They stabilize the earth's crust

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Which type of rock is formed by the alteration of other rock types under extreme pressure and heat?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Limestone

• Metamorphic rock

What is the significance of the rock cycle as discussed in the video?

• It only affects the ocean floors

• It is a process that forms and changes rocks on Earth

• It is unrelated to environmental factors

• It prevents any geological changes

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