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Which of the following is NOT true about the rock cycle?
What happens during the weathering phase of the rock cycle?
Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?
What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of rock in the rock cycle?
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Which type of rock is formed when molten rock cools and solidifies?
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What is the process called when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure?
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Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are broken down into smaller pieces and transported by wind, water, or ice?
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What is the process called when sedimentary rocks are exposed to high temperatures and pressures, causing them to change into a different type of rock?
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Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are physically and chemically broken down by processes such as weathering and erosion?
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Study Notes
Rock Cycle
- Weathering is a phase of the rock cycle where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.
Types of Rocks
- Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments are compacted and cemented together.
- Examples of sedimentary rocks include limestone, shale, and sandstone.
- Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock cools and solidifies.
- Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure.
Rock Formation Processes
- Lithification is the process of sediments being compacted and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock.
- Metamorphism is the process of sedimentary rocks being exposed to high temperatures and pressures, causing them to change into a different type of rock.
- Diagenesis is not a type of rock in the rock cycle.
Changes in Rocks
- Weathering and erosion are processes that physically and chemically break down existing rocks into smaller pieces.
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Test your knowledge of the rock cycle with this quiz! Learn about the different processes involved in the formation and transformation of rocks.
