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What process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller fragments?
What process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller fragments?
- Lithification
- Erosion
- Heat and Pressure
- Weathering (correct)
What is the term for the original rock that undergoes metamorphism?
What is the term for the original rock that undergoes metamorphism?
- Protolith (correct)
- Mineral
- Foliated rock
- Sediment
Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
- Sedimentary (correct)
- Non-foliated rock
- Metamorphic
- Igneous
What process is involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
What process is involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
What feature is characteristic of some igneous rocks?
What feature is characteristic of some igneous rocks?
What is the primary mechanism by which sediment is converted into sedimentary rock?
What is the primary mechanism by which sediment is converted into sedimentary rock?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of metamorphic rocks?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of metamorphic rocks?
Which type of rock is most likely to be formed through the cooling and solidification of magma?
Which type of rock is most likely to be formed through the cooling and solidification of magma?
What is the term for the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through exposure to wind, water, or ice?
What is the term for the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments through exposure to wind, water, or ice?
Which of the following rock types is characterized by a combination of heat, pressure, and chemical reactions?
Which of the following rock types is characterized by a combination of heat, pressure, and chemical reactions?
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