5 Question Rock Cycle Quiz
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How are sedimentary rocks formed?
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Molten rock that has cooled
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Formed through the deposition and solidification of sediment
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Petrified trees
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There are three types of rocks namely igneous rock, sedimentary rock and metamorphic rocks. These three rocks have the ability to undergo a change that lets it transform to at least one of the other types. Below are 10 multiple choice questions designed to test your knowledge on rock cycle. Give it a try and see what you recall.
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What are the 3 types of rocks involved in the rock cycle?
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Sandstone, shale, basalt
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Dactylic, iambic, spondaic
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Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
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A. Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphicExplanation
The rock cycle involves the transformation of rocks from one type to another over time. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten material, sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, and metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of existing rocks under high heat and pressure. These three types of rocks are the main players in the rock cycle, as they represent the different stages and processes involved in the continuous formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks on Earth's surface.Rate this question:
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How are igneous rocks formed
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Molten rock that has cooled
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Pieces of other rocks that have collected and cemented together
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Mountains that have weathered away
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A. Molten rock that has cooledExplanation
Igneous rocks are formed from molten rock that has cooled. When magma, which is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, cools and solidifies, it forms igneous rocks. This process can occur either underground or on the Earth's surface. As the molten rock cools, it crystallizes and hardens, resulting in the formation of igneous rocks. These rocks can have different textures and compositions depending on factors such as the rate of cooling and the mineral content of the magma.Rate this question:
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Rocks are made up of ...
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Only of organic substances that contain carbon
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Always of quartz and silicon
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Of two or more minerals
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A. Of two or more mineralsExplanation
Rocks are not made up of only organic substances that contain carbon, as there are many rocks that do not contain carbon-based materials. Similarly, rocks are not always made up of quartz and silicon, as there are various types of rocks with different mineral compositions. The correct answer is that rocks are made up of two or more minerals, as most rocks are composed of a combination of different minerals.Rate this question:
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How is rock different from a mineral?
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One has the name rock the other one has the name mineral
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A rock is a solid, inorganic, naturally-formed substance without a particular atomic structure or chemical composition. A mineral is a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
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All are the same
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None of the above
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A. A rock is a solid, inorganic, naturally-formed substance without a particular atomic structure or chemical composition. A mineral is a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.Explanation
A rock and a mineral are different because a rock is a solid, inorganic, naturally-formed substance without a particular atomic structure or chemical composition, whereas a mineral is a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence. They have different definitions and characteristics, which distinguish them from each other.Rate this question:
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