Rock Cycle Exploration
Explore the fascinating process of the rock cycle, understanding the formation and transformation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Organic
2. The process of weathering and erosion breaks down existing rocks into smaller pieces called:
Magma
Sediments
Minerals
Crystals
3. Heat and pressure can transform existing rocks into rocks.
4. When magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, it forms igneous rocks.
5. The continuous process by which rocks are created, transformed, and recycled is known as the .
6. Describe the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.
Match each rock type with its description.
7. Igneous Rock
a. Formed from layers of compacted sediments
8. Sedimentary Rock
b. Formed from cooling magma or lava
9. Metamorphic Rock
c. Formed by heat and pressure on existing rocks
10. Observe the image below showing different types of rocks. Can you identify each type?
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