Understanding the Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed by changes in the chemistry of the rock during precipitation?

  • Igneous rock
  • Basalt
  • Sedimentary rock (correct)
  • Metamorphic rock

Which type of igneous rock is often used to make countertops?

  • Obsidian
  • Granite (correct)
  • Pumice
  • Marble

What is the process that causes sedimentary rocks to form hardened chunks of sediment layers?

  • Crystallization
  • Lithification (correct)
  • Erosion
  • Foliation

Which factor causes metamorphic rocks to cement together and condense?

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

Which type of metamorphic rock is characterized by having very small layers (foliation)?

<p>Slate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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