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Which of the following is NOT true about the rock cycle?
Which of the following is NOT true about the rock cycle?
- The rock cycle involves the formation, weathering, and erosion of rocks
- The rock cycle is a continuous process
- The rock components of the crust are constantly changing from one form to another
- The rock cycle is a fast process (correct)
What happens during the weathering phase of the rock cycle?
What happens during the weathering phase of the rock cycle?
- Rocks are heated and transformed into new types of rocks
- Rocks are compacted and cemented together
- Rocks are transported and deposited in new locations
- Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?
Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?
- Basalt
- Sandstone (correct)
- Granite
- Marble
What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock?
What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form a sedimentary rock?
Which of the following is NOT a type of rock in the rock cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a type of rock in the rock cycle?
Which type of rock is formed when molten rock cools and solidifies?
Which type of rock is formed when molten rock cools and solidifies?
What is the process called when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure?
What is the process called when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure?
Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are broken down into smaller pieces and transported by wind, water, or ice?
Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are broken down into smaller pieces and transported by wind, water, or ice?
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?
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?
Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are physically and chemically broken down by processes such as weathering and erosion?
Which type of rock is formed when existing rocks are physically and chemically broken down by processes such as weathering and erosion?
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.
