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