by alex
Rocks tell the story of Earth’s dynamic history, constantly changing and transforming through the rock cycle. From molten magma to solid stone, and from deep underground to the surface, each rock type has a unique journey. Dive into this quiz to see how much you know about the processes that shape our planet’s crust. Good luck and enjoy the challenge!
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Rock Cycle Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the process called when magma cools and solidifies to form igneous rock?
Metamorphism
Erosion
Crystallization
Sedimentation
2. Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment?
Igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
Volcanic rock
3. What causes metamorphic rocks to form?
Cooling of magma
Erosion and weathering
Heat and pressure
Deposition of sediments
4. What is the main agent of erosion that transports sediment to different locations?
Wind
Water
Ice
Gravity
5. Which rock type can be transformed into metamorphic rock?
Igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Both igneous and sedimentary rock
Only sedimentary rock
6. What is the term for the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces?
Metamorphism
Weathering
Crystallization
Compaction
7. What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava on the Earth’s surface?
Intrusive igneous rock
Extrusive igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
8. Which process involves the deposition of material carried by wind, water, or ice?
Erosion
Deposition
Compaction
Cementation
9. What is the primary difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
Mineral composition
Cooling rate
Color
Texture
10. Which rock cycle process involves the transformation of sediment into solid rock through compaction and cementation?
Metamorphism
Lithification
Weathering
Melting
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