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Rock Quiz
Rock cycle
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Science
6th Grade
01/04/2011

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Term
A rock is_________________
Definition
a mixture of minerals, organic matter, volcanic glass or other material
Term
When melted minerals cool and harden they form what type of rock?
Definition
Igneous Rock
Term
Quartz is a mineral, like granite is a _______.
Definition
Rock
Term
The crystals that form in slowly cooling magma are generally what size?
Definition
Large
Term
All rocks are similar because the are composed of what?
Definition
minerals
Term
The changes in the rock cycle create matter. True or false?
Definition
False
Term
The changes in the rock cycle destroy matter. True or false?
Definition
False
Term
The changes in the rock cycle never create nor destroy matter. True or false?
Definition
True
Term
The rock cycle indicates that each type of rock can provide materials to make other rocks. True or false?
Definition
True
Term
The rock cycle indicates that each type of rock can slowly change to form other types of rocks. True or false?
Definition
True
Term
The rock cycle indicates that each type of rock can be changed by natural processes. True or false?
Definition
True
Term
What type of rock forms when sediments are compacted and cemented?
Definition
Sedimentary rocks
Term
What type of rock forms when they undergo heat and pressure?
Definition
Metamorphic rocks
Term
Rocks do not change into other types of rocks. True or false?
Definition
False
Term
A model that shows how rocks slowly change from one type of rock to another type of rock is called __________.
Definition
the rock cycle
Term
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
Definition
Heat and pressure
Term
How are igneous rocks formed?
Definition
cooled magma
Term
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Definition
Compaction and cementation
Term
What are some examples of Igneous rock?
Definition
obsidian, basalt, pumice, granite
Term
What are some examples of Sedimentary rocks?
Definition
shale, limestone, sandstone, conglomerate
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What are some examples of Metamorphic rock?
Definition
Gneiss, slate, iron formation, marble
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