The Rock Cycle Review

There are three major types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. These rock types may change from one type to another over time due to varying conditions.

What important factor transforms metamorphic and igneous rocks to sedimentary rocks?

A student lists three processes that occur to a rock.

Assuming the rock finishes a fourth process of melting and slow cooling, what are the classifications of the rock after the first and fourth processes?

A student sketches three figures.

Which process is most likely occurring in all three figures?

Which processes would cause granite, an igneous rock, to form schist, a metamorphic rock?

A student examines a cross section of an area with a rock layer labeled X.

What is the best description of rock layer X?

The image shows a section of rock layers having experienced a variety of events.

Which type of rock most likely composes layer E?

Which condition is necessary for metamorphic rocks to form?

How are sedimentary rocks made?

In order for boulders to become sediments, the boulders must first be

The diagram is a geologic cross section showing sedimentary rock layers with an igneous intrusion.

Which layer of rock is the youngest ?

The image shows the rock cycle and the associated processes leading to the formation of two kinds of rocks labeled rock 1 and rock 2.

What are the types of rocks formed?