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Worksheets3.1 Understanding the Rock Cycle
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
During a geology field trip, Abigail and Liam observed layers of sediment on a riverbank. What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock?
Metamorphism
Lithification
Erosion
Weathering
During a geology field trip, Abigail and Jackson discovered a rock that was formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Which type of rock did they find?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Fossiliferous
During a geology class, Aria and Olivia are discussing the factors that cause changes in mineral composition and texture in rocks. What is the primary agent of metamorphism they should consider?
Water
Pressure
Wind
Ice
During a field trip, Aiden noticed that some rocks had broken down into smaller pieces over time. Which of the following processes is responsible for this?
Melting
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
What type of rock can be transformed into metamorphic rock through heat and pressure?
Only igneous rock
Only sedimentary rock
Only other metamorphic rock
Any type of rock
Which process involves the movement of sediment from one location to another?
Erosion
Deposition
Compaction
Cementation
What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?
Lava
Magma
Basalt
Granite
Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Volcanic
Charlotte and Kai observed a statue in the park that had become worn and discolored over time. What is the process by which rocks are broken down by chemical reactions?
Physical weathering
Chemical weathering
Biological weathering
Mechanical weathering
During a science class, Nora asked, "What is the main difference between magma and lava?"
Magma is solid, lava is liquid
Magma is found underground, lava is found on the surface
Magma is cooler than lava
Magma is only found in volcanoes
Noah and Harper are studying different types of rocks. They want to know which process is responsible for the formation of igneous rocks. Can you help them?
Cooling and solidification
Erosion and deposition
Compaction and cementation
Heat and pressure
During a geology field trip, Abigail found a rock that had been altered by heat and pressure. What type of rock did she most likely find?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Volcanic
Zoe is studying different types of rocks in her geology class. She wants to know which of the following is a common mineral found in igneous rocks?
Quartz
Halite
Gypsum
Calcite
During a geology field trip, Michael observed a rock formation. What is the term for the layering that occurs in sedimentary rocks?
Foliation
Stratification
Crystallization
Metamorphism
During a school field trip, Daniel observed the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations. What is this process called?
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Compaction
Ava and Ethan are on a geology field trip. They find a rock that has formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles. Which type of rock is it?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Volcanic
During a geology class, Aria asked, 'What is the term for the process that transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?'
Crystallization
Metamorphism
Weathering
Solidification
During a geology class, James observed a rock sample that had changed due to intense heat and pressure. What is this process called?
Metamorphism
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
During a geology field trip, Mason and Sophia discovered a rock that was primarily formed from volcanic activity. Which type of rock did they find?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Fossiliferous
Noah and Scarlett are hiking in the mountains and notice that some rocks have broken into smaller pieces over time. What is the term for the natural process that breaks down rocks into smaller fragments without changing their chemical composition?
Chemical weathering
Physical weathering
Metamorphism
Crystallization
