Quiz Over Rocks And The Rock Cycle

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    How do sedimentary rocks form?

    • An already existing rock heats up but cools off before it can melt.
    • An already existing rock melts and cools off.
    • An already existing rock is taken apart into sediments, and different sediments compact together over time.
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Test yourself on the knowledge of rocks and of the rock cycle in this quiz! (8th grade level)

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  • 2. 

    Name two names that classify igneous rocks.

    • Foliated/non-foliated

    • Intrusive/extrusive

    • Metamorphic/sedimentary

    Correct Answer
    A. Intrusive/extrusive
    Explanation
    The correct answer is intrusive/extrusive. These terms classify igneous rocks based on their formation and location. Intrusive rocks are formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large crystal sizes. Examples include granite and diorite. On the other hand, extrusive rocks are formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in small crystal sizes or even glassy textures. Examples include basalt and obsidian.

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    Which cools faster: intrusive or extrusive rock?

    • Intrusive

    • Extrusive

    • Neither

    Correct Answer
    A. Extrusive
    Explanation
    Extrusive rock cools faster than intrusive rock because it is formed from lava that erupts onto the Earth's surface and cools rapidly in the open air. This rapid cooling allows the minerals in the rock to solidify quickly, resulting in a fine-grained texture. In contrast, intrusive rock forms from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, allowing the minerals to crystallize over a longer period of time and creating a coarse-grained texture.

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    How do igneous rocks form?

    • An already existing rock heats up but cools off before it can melt.

    • An already existing rock melts and cools off.

    • An already existing rock is taken apart into sediments, and different sediments compact together over time.

    Correct Answer
    A. An already existing rock melts and cools off.
    Explanation
    Igneous rocks form when an already existing rock melts and then cools off. The melted rock, called magma or lava, solidifies and crystallizes as it cools, leading to the formation of igneous rocks. This process can occur beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in intrusive or plutonic igneous rocks, or at the surface through volcanic activity, leading to extrusive or volcanic igneous rocks.

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    What are the two main processes that convert sediment into sedimentary rock?

    • Compaction/cementation

    • Weathering/erosion

    • Deposition/weathering

    • Heating/cooling

    Correct Answer
    A. Compaction/cementation
    Explanation
    The two main processes that convert sediment into sedimentary rock are compaction and cementation. Compaction occurs when the weight of overlying sediment compresses the layers beneath, causing them to become more tightly packed. Cementation happens when minerals, such as silica or calcium carbonate, fill the spaces between the sediment grains and bind them together. These two processes work together to transform loose sediment into solid sedimentary rock.

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    What two processes do rocks undergo to become metamorphic?

    • Compaction/cementation

    • Weathering/erosion

    • Deposition/weathering

    • Heating/cooling

    Correct Answer
    A. Heating/cooling
    Explanation
    Rocks undergo the processes of heating and cooling to become metamorphic. When rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth's crust, their mineral structure and composition can change, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks. Heating causes the minerals in the rock to recrystallize, while cooling solidifies the newly formed minerals. These processes can occur due to tectonic activity, such as the movement of tectonic plates or the intrusion of magma into the Earth's crust.

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    How do metamorphic rocks form?

    • An already existing rock heats up but cools off before it can melt.

    • An already existing rock melts and cools off.

    • An already existing rock is taken apart into sediments, and different sediments compact together over time.

    Correct Answer
    A. An already existing rock heats up but cools off before it can melt.
    Explanation
    Metamorphic rocks form when an already existing rock is subjected to high temperatures and pressures, causing it to undergo physical and chemical changes. However, the rock does not reach its melting point and instead cools off, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rock. This process is known as metamorphism.

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    Name two names that classify sedimentary rocks.

    • Foliated/non-foliated

    • Intrusive/extrusive

    • Metamorphic/sedimentary

    Correct Answer
    A. Foliated/non-foliated
    Explanation
    The given answer, "foliated/non-foliated," does not classify sedimentary rocks. It actually classifies metamorphic rocks. Foliated rocks have a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of minerals, while non-foliated rocks do not have any specific alignment. Sedimentary rocks, on the other hand, are classified based on their formation process, such as through the accumulation and cementation of sediment particles. Therefore, the given answer is incorrect.

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