Sedimentary Rocks and the Rock Cycle Quiz
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Sedimentary Rocks and the Rock Cycle Quiz

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Which type of rock can become an igneous rock through subduction and uplifting processes?

  • Sedimentary rock
  • Basalt
  • Granite
  • Metamorphic rock (correct)
  • What type of metamorphism generally occurs next to igneous intrusions under the surface?

  • Hydrothermal metamorphism
  • Contact metamorphism (correct)
  • Dynamic metamorphism
  • Regional metamorphism
  • Which type of metamorphic rock is formed from shale or mudstone?

  • Marble
  • Gneiss
  • Schist (correct)
  • Granite
  • What are hydrothermal fluids?

    <p>Mineral and ion-rich water heated from magmatic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geological processes can cause extreme accumulations of sediments and the underlying layer to sink into the crust?

    <p>Convergent plate boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of rocks in the rock life cycle?

    <p>Igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, and sedimentary rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do igneous rocks form metamorphic rocks?

    <p>Through the process of intense heat and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can sedimentary rocks be transformed into?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks and magma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the starting point for the formation of rock from molten lava or magma?

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

    How long can rocks take to form or change types according to the text?

    <p>Hundreds to millions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process initiates the sedimentary rock cycle?

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

    What are the processes that bind accumulated sediments together known as?

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

    What are the three types of sedimentary rocks?

    <p>Clastic, organic, and chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are clastic rocks formed from?

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

    How can sedimentary rocks transform into other rock types?

    <p>Through melting and crystallization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Rock Cycle and Sedimentary Rocks

    • The rock cycle can transform metamorphic rocks into sedimentary rocks through weathering, erosion, and cementation, or into igneous rocks through melting and crystallization.
    • Each rock's life cycle is unique and can involve one or all three rock types, or go back and forth between types.
    • The rock cycle is a model of how rocks are created, altered, and destroyed over time.
    • Sedimentary rocks form from sediments that are broken off other rocks and cemented back together.
    • Weathering, caused by various processes, initiates the sedimentary rock cycle.
    • Erosion, primarily caused by water or wind, moves broken rock pieces away.
    • Deposition is the process where eroded sediments are transported and accumulate.
    • Compaction and cementation, known as lithification, are the processes that bind accumulated sediments together.
    • There are three types of sedimentary rocks: clastic, organic, and chemical, each with distinct formation processes and compositions.
    • Clastic rocks are formed from clasts, while bioclastic rocks contain particles from once-living matter.
    • Organic rocks are the lithified decomposed remains of plants and animals, while chemical rocks form from precipitates in water.
    • Sedimentary rocks can transform into metamorphic or igneous rocks through specific geological processes.

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    Explore the fascinating world of sedimentary rocks and the rock cycle with this quiz. Test your knowledge of how sedimentary rocks form, the processes involved in the rock cycle, and the different types of sedimentary rocks. Learn about weathering, erosion, deposition, and lithification, and discover how sedimentary rocks can transform into other rock types.

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