Exploring the Rock Cycle and Types of Rocks

What is the primary component of the Earth's surface?

• Vegetation

• Soil

• Rocks

• Water

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What does 'igneous' signify in the context of rocks?

• Born of earth

• Born of air

• Born of water

• Born of fire

Which rock type is primarily formed by the deposition and cementation of material?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Crystalline

What natural forces contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Erosion and solidification

• Melting and solidification

• Compression and heat

• Erosion and deposition

Which type of rock is likely to contain fossils?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Crystalline

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• Cooling of lava

• Deposition of sediments

• Crystallization of minerals

• High heat and pressure

What can cause an igneous rock to transform into a metamorphic rock?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

• High pressure

Which agent of erosion is most effective in desert-like areas?

• Ice

• Wind

• Water

• Thermal expansion

What role does water play in the rock cycle?

• Forming crystals

• Creating pressure

• Eroding and transporting materials

• Heating rocks

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What is a key outcome of the rock cycle?

• Stabilization of the Earth's crust

• Elimination of older rocks

• Formation of uniform rock types

• Continuous transformation of rocks

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