Rocks and the Rock Cycle Answers
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This image shows the rock cycle.Which event most likely occurs at point K?
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coolingB
cementingC
meltingD
weathering3
Which property of a rock determines its color?
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its grain sizeB
its method of formationC
its mineral compositionD
its coarse-grain content4
Which correctly lists three features of a rock's grains that determine its texture?
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color, pattern, sizeB
formation, color, shapeC
pattern, color, formationD
shape, pattern, size5
This image shows a model of the rock cycle.
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compacting of sediments on the mountainB
cooling as the lava runs down the mountainC
weathering of the mountain from the environmentD
eroding of different rocks at the base of the mountain6
Granite rock is light in color. Which feature directly contributes to this color?
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the process that forms graniteB
the amount of silica minerals in graniteC
the shape of the grains found in graniteD
the unique pattern formed by grains in granite7
Study this image.
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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.8
Valerie creates a model using three different rocks. The rocks are classified as igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.Which property does Valerie use for classification purposes?
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colorB
formationC
shapeD
texture9
Study the image of this rock.
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It has many layers.B
It is coarse-grained.C
Its grain shape is round.D
Its texture is non-banded.Did you find these answers helpful?
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