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3.1 Understanding the Rock Cycle

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Metamorphism

b)

Lithification

c)

Erosion

d)

Weathering

2.

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?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Igneous

d)

Fossiliferous

3.

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?

a)

Water

b)

Pressure

c)

Wind

d)

Ice

4.

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?

a)

Melting

b)

Erosion

c)

Weathering

d)

Deposition

5.

What type of rock can be transformed into metamorphic rock through heat and pressure?

a)

Only igneous rock

b)

Only sedimentary rock

c)

Only other metamorphic rock

d)

Any type of rock

6.

Which process involves the movement of sediment from one location to another?

a)

Erosion

b)

Deposition

c)

Compaction

d)

Cementation

7.

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

a)

Lava

b)

Magma

c)

Basalt

d)

Granite

8.

Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

d)

Volcanic

9.

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?

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

c)

Biological weathering

d)

Mechanical weathering

10.

During a science class, Nora asked, "What is the main difference between magma and lava?"

a)

Magma is solid, lava is liquid

b)

Magma is found underground, lava is found on the surface

c)

Magma is cooler than lava

d)

Magma is only found in volcanoes

11.

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?

a)

Cooling and solidification

b)

Erosion and deposition

c)

Compaction and cementation

d)

Heat and pressure

12.

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?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Volcanic

13.

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?

a)

Quartz

b)

Halite

c)

Gypsum

d)

Calcite

14.

During a geology field trip, Michael observed a rock formation. What is the term for the layering that occurs in sedimentary rocks?

a)

Foliation

b)

Stratification

c)

Crystallization

d)

Metamorphism

15.

During a school field trip, Daniel observed the process by which sediment is laid down in new locations. What is this process called?

a)

Deposition

b)

Erosion

c)

Weathering

d)

Compaction

16.

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?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Volcanic

17.

During a geology class, Aria asked, 'What is the term for the process that transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?'

a)

Crystallization

b)

Metamorphism

c)

Weathering

d)

Solidification

18.

During a geology class, James observed a rock sample that had changed due to intense heat and pressure. What is this process called?

a)

Metamorphism

b)

Weathering

c)

Erosion

d)

Deposition

19.

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?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Igneous

d)

Fossiliferous

20.

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?

a)

Chemical weathering

b)

Physical weathering

c)

Metamorphism

d)

Crystallization