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What is a rock?

  • A human-made structure using minerals and grains
  • A type of cloud formation
  • A natural, solid mixture of minerals or grains (correct)
  • A liquid mixture of minerals and grains

    • Which characteristic refers to the size, shape, and arrangement of grains or crystals in a rock?

  • Hardness
  • Color
  • Texture (correct)
  • Luster

    • How does a conglomerate rock form?

  • From organic sedimentation
  • From volcanic activity
  • From chemical precipitation
  • From rounded rock fragments under strong forces (correct)

    • Which type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compression of sediments?

    <p>Sedimentary rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing rock through heat, pressure, or chemical processes?

    <p>Metamorphic rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the 3 major rock types.

    <p>Igneous rock, Sedimentary rock, Metamorphic rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is magma typically found?

    <p>Beneath the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does lava form?

    <p>During a volcanic eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between magma and lava?

    <p>Their location in relation to the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary process that leads to the formation of igneous rocks?

    <p>Cooling and solidification of molten rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contribute to the formation of different types of igneous rocks?

    <p>Cooling rate and mineral composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the solidification of magma occur to form igneous rocks?

    <p>Beneath the Earth's surface or on the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do igneous rocks form?

    <p>Igneous rocks form when molten rock, either magma beneath the Earth's surface or lava on the surface, cools and solidifies, resulting in the formation of different types of rocks based on the cooling rate and mineral composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sedimentary rocks form?

    <p>Sedimentary rocks form through the process of weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, and lithification of sediments over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do metamorphic rocks form?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks undergo changes in response to high temperatures, pressures, or chemical reactions within the Earth's crust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the rock cycle considered a continuous process?

    <p>Because it involves the transformation and recycling of rocks over millions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological processes are involved in the rock cycle?

    <p>Weathering, erosion, deposition, heat, and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are extrusive rocks also known as?

    <p>Volcanic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the absence of a distinct beginning or end in the rock cycle?

    <p>The continuous nature of transformation and recycling of rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an extrusive rock?

    <p>Obsidian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process forms extrusive rocks?

    <p>Quick cooling of magma on the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock is formed when magma solidifies and crystallizes below the Earth's surface?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of intrusive rock?

    <p>Diorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is synonymous with intrusive rock?

    <p>Plutonic rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texture do intrusive igneous rocks typically have?

    <p>Coarse-grained because they cool slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does volcanic glass rock differ from other igneous rocks?

    <p>It cools so quickly that few crystals form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

    <p>Deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rock is most commonly found on the exposed surface of Earth?

    <p>Sedimentary rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to the layers in which sedimentary rocks form?

    <p>Strata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process can flatten mineral grains in rocks without melting them?

    <p>Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of great enough temperature and pressure melting rock?

    <p>Formation of magma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texture is characterized by mineral grains flattening and lining up in parallel layers or bands?

    <p>Foliated texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What flows from a volcano as a result of magma reaching the surface?

    <p>Lava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological process can change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

    <p>Heat and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rock can result from the melting and cooling of metamorphic rock?

    <p>Igneous rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texture is characteristic of certain metamorphic rocks where recrystallization occurs without the development of foliation?

    <p>Non-foliated texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is a Rock?

    • A rock is a naturally occurring solid mass of mineral material.

    Characteristics of Rocks

    • Texture refers to the size, shape, and arrangement of grains or crystals in a rock.

    Formation of Rocks

    Conglomerate Rock

    • Forms through the accumulation and cementation of gravel and pebbles.

    Igneous Rock

    • Forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
    • Magma is typically found beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.
    • The primary distinction between magma and lava is their location: magma is beneath the surface, while lava is on the surface.
    • The primary process that leads to the formation of igneous rocks is the solidification of magma or lava.
    • Factors that contribute to the formation of different types of igneous rocks include the temperature, pressure, and composition of the magma.
    • Solidification of magma can occur at the surface (extrusive) or beneath the surface (intrusive) to form igneous rocks.

    Sedimentary Rock

    • Forms through the accumulation and compression of sediments.
    • The process of forming sedimentary rocks involves lithification, which is the conversion of sediments into sedimentary rocks.

    Metamorphic Rock

    • Forms through the alteration of pre-existing rock through heat, pressure, or chemical processes.
    • The process of forming metamorphic rocks involves metamorphism, which is the transformation of rock under high pressure and temperature.

    Rock Cycle

    • The rock cycle is considered a continuous process because it involves the transformation of rocks from one type to another.
    • Geological processes involved in the rock cycle include igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes.
    • The rock cycle has no distinct beginning or end because rocks can be transformed from one type to another through these processes.

    Types of Igneous Rocks

    • Extrusive rocks are also known as volcanic rocks and form through the solidification of lava on the surface.
    • Intrusive rocks are formed when magma solidifies and crystallizes below the Earth's surface.
    • Plutonic rocks are another term for intrusive rocks.
    • Intrusive igneous rocks typically have a coarse-grained texture.
    • Volcanic glass rock differs from other igneous rocks because it is formed through rapid cooling, which prevents the formation of crystals.

    Sedimentary Rocks

    • The process of forming sedimentary rocks involves deposition, compression, and cementation of sediments.
    • The layers in which sedimentary rocks form are called strata.
    • Sedimentary rocks are most commonly found on the exposed surface of Earth.
    • The process of flattening mineral grains in rocks without melting them is called compaction.

    Metamorphic Rocks

    • The process of forming metamorphic rocks involves heat, pressure, and chemical reactions.
    • The result of great enough temperature and pressure melting rock is magma.
    • The type of texture characterized by mineral grains flattening and lining up in parallel layers or bands is called foliation.
    • Non-foliated texture is characteristic of certain metamorphic rocks where recrystallization occurs without the development of foliation.
    • Metamorphic rocks can be transformed into igneous rocks through melting and cooling.

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