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1
What is the name for the continuous changing of rocks from one type to another?
weathering
metamorphic cycle
erosion
the rock cycle
2
Where are rocks of different types and ages found?
Under some oceans
In dry areas
Everywhere on Earth
Only on continents
3
Looking closely at a rock, a plant fossil is noticed. Which type of rock is it?
metamorphic
igneous
magma
sedimentary
4
Samantha finds a rock. It looks like it's made of a lot of sea shells.Which type of rock is it?
mineral
sedimentary
metamorphic
igneous
5
Granite is a rock formed from cooling magma. Which type of rock is it?
marble
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
6
You want to find out how many types of rocks are in your yard.Which tool would be best to use?
a digital clock or a digital stopwatch
a digital or conventional thermometer
A field guide that shows photos of rocks
A telescope with several different lenses
7
Which type of rock is formed from molten material which has cooled and hardened?
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Layered rocks
8
Particles of rock deposited due to wind and water, then pressure causes sandstone to form what?
sedimentary
weathering
igneous
metamorphic
9
What characteristic was used to group 3 types of rocks:igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic?
how much they weigh
color
hardness
how they formed
10
Which type of rock is transformed into a new rock because of heat and pressure?
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Minerals
Sedimentary Rocks
