Spheres of Earth — Unit test

Question 1

This image shows a model of the rock cycle.

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cooling as the lava runs down the mountain

Question 2

How many types of rocks can form from the rock cycle?

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3

Question 3

As streams flow through Stone Mountain, layers of sand build up. Over time, the sand particles form a sedimentary rock called sandstone.What causes sandstone to change into metamorphic rock at Stone Mountain?

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Sandstone experiences intense heat and pressure.

Question 4

Which property of a rock determines its color?

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its mineral composition

Question 5

Study the image of this rock.

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It has many layers.

Question 6

This image shows the rock cycle.Which event most likely occurs at point K?

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melting

Question 7

Study the image.

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The rock has fine grains.

Question 8

Granite rock is light in color. Which feature directly contributes to this color?

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the amount of silica minerals in granite

Question 9

What happens when magma cools during the rock cycle?

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Igneous rock is formed.

Question 10

Study this image.

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This rock has a non-banded pattern.

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