15 Questions
What is the name of the model showing the processes that create and change rock?
Rock Cycle
Which of the following cycles involves the movement of carbon throughout the Earth system?
Carbon Cycle
What is the primary element involved in the Nitrogen Cycle?
Nitrogen
Which cycle specifically focuses on the circulation and distribution of water on Earth's surface?
Water Cycle
In the context of geological processes, which cycle is not related to the formation and transformation of rocks?
Carbon Cycle
How does water contribute to the rock cycle?
It erodes rocks and transports sediment
Which natural phenomenon is directly related to the role of water in the rock cycle?
Erosion
How do mountains primarily form in the context of the rock cycle?
By the movement of tectonic plates
Which geological event is least likely to be caused by water in the rock cycle?
Creation of volcanic islands
In the context of the rock cycle, which process is most directly associated with earthquakes?
Tectonic plate movement
What type of rocks are formed from layers of sediment over millions of years?
Sedimentary
Which statement best describes the formation process of sedimentary rocks?
They form through the compression and cementation of sediments.
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes sedimentary rocks from igneous and metamorphic rocks?
They contain fossils and layers.
Which process is most likely responsible for the formation of a rock with visible layers of sand, mud, and organic material?
Deposition
How are sedimentary rocks typically classified based on their origin?
By their mode of formation
Test your knowledge on the processes involved in creating and changing rocks with this quiz. Identify the correct cycle that describes these geological transformations.
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