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Rocks are made-up of minerals.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The continuous processes that cause rocks to change from one type to another is called________________.
a) a system
b) the rock cyle
c) geology
d) compaction

Igneous rocks form by
a) the cooling and hardening of magma or lava
b) processes like weathering or erosion at Earth's surface
c)
d)

Lava is beneath the Earth's surface.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The process by which rocks are physically broken down
a) weathering
b) compaction
c) erosion
d) cementation

According to the rock cycle, any type of rock can change into any other type of rock.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Extrusive igneous rocks form within the Earth.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The movement of sediment as a result of water, wind, ice, or gravity is called
a) erosion
b) weathering
c) compaction
d) cementation

Which of the following is a way that sedimentary rocks are unique?
a) They tell us about ancient environments
b) They can have fossils in them
c) They can tell us the age of the rock
d) All answers are correct

Metamorphic rocks form from pre-existing rock
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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