Rocks and the Rock Cycle Answers

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This image shows a model of the rock cycle.

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A
compacting of sediments on the mountain
B
cooling as the lava runs down the mountain
C
weathering of the mountain from the environment
D
eroding of different rocks at the base of the mountain
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Which correctly lists three features of a rock's grains that determine its texture?

A
color, pattern, size
B
formation, color, shape
C
pattern, color, formation
D
shape, pattern, size
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Study the image.

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A
The rock has fine grains.
B
The grains of the rock are sharp or jagged.
C
The rock is banded.
D
The bands of the rock run from the top to the bottom.
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Study this image.

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A
The grains of this rock are jagged.
B
The grains in this rock are tiny.
C
This rock has a non-banded pattern.
D
The color of this rock is determined by its texture.
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Granite rock is light in color. Which feature directly contributes to this color?

A
the process that forms granite
B
the amount of silica minerals in granite
C
the shape of the grains found in granite
D
the unique pattern formed by grains in granite
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Study the image of this rock.

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A
It has many layers.
B
It is coarse-grained.
C
Its grain shape is round.
D
Its texture is non-banded.
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Which property of a rock determines its color?

A
its grain size
B
its method of formation
C
its mineral composition
D
its coarse-grain content

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