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The Rock Cycle and Rock Types

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Which of the following best describes the rock cycle?

The process of rocks melting as they are pushed deep under the Earth's surface

The process of rocks breaking down and dissolving when exposed to the atmosphere

The process of rocks remaining in equilibrium and not changing

The process of rocks changing from one type to another over time (correct)

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

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic (correct)

Sedimentary, basalt, and igneous

Metamorphic, sedimentary, and basalt

Basalt, sedimentary, and metamorphic

What happens to an igneous rock when it is exposed to the atmosphere?

It breaks down and dissolves (correct)

It melts

It remains in equilibrium

It becomes sedimentary

What causes rocks to change in the rock cycle?

<p>Plate tectonics and the water cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cycle is the rock cycle?

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Study Notes

The Rock Cycle

The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are formed, transformed, and destroyed.

Types of Rocks

The three main types of rocks in the rock cycle are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

Weathering of Igneous Rocks

When an igneous rock is exposed to the atmosphere, it undergoes weathering, which breaks it down into smaller particles.

Drivers of Change in the Rock Cycle

Rocks change in the rock cycle due to geological processes such as heat, pressure, erosion, and sedimentation.

Nature of the Rock Cycle

The rock cycle is a continuous, ongoing, and ever-changing process.

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Test your knowledge of the rock cycle and rock types in this geology quiz. Explore the transitions between sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, and learn how they are altered over time. Challenge yourself with questions about the processes and conditions that affect rocks.