Understanding the Rock Cycle

What is the primary function of the rock cycle?

• To measure the age of rocks

• To predict volcanic eruptions

• To create new minerals

• To transform rock types into other types

Which process is NOT part of sedimentary rock formation?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Melting

• Compaction

Why might a rock not complete its initial path in the rock cycle?

• Because it is too old

• Because of tectonic movements

• Due to lack of minerals

• Due to human intervention

What does the rock cycle model fail to provide?

• The temperature of each process

• The time each transformation takes

• The processes of rock formation

• The types of rocks involved

How does the rock cycle model help us?

• By identifying mineral deposits

• By understanding rock transformations

• By measuring rock density

• By predicting earthquakes