The Rock Cycle - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

How do the processes shown in the table connect to the larger rock cycle?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Crystal growth inside geodes is an example of how minerals are recycled and redeposited, linking weathering and sedimentary processes.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the trend between water temperature and crystal growth rate?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Growth rate generally increases as water temperature increases.

Question 3

Why might geodes form more easily in environments with higher mineral concentrations in groundwater?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: More dissolved minerals mean more building blocks are available for crystals to grow.

Question 4

Arrange the events in the correct order to explain how magma can eventually become sedimentary rock. Place the first event at the top of the list.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Magma crystallizes to form igneous rock|Igneous rock is forced to surface and weathered|Sediments are transported and deposited|Sediments undergo compaction and cementation

Question 5

Which sequence of processes would most likely result in the formation of metamorphic rock from igneous rock?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: Burial → Heat and Pressure

Question 6

Classify each location based on whether it is a site of energy input or energy release.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

region undergoing heat and pressure transformation,subduction zone where rocks melt|area where magma crystallizes into igneous rock,area with a volcanic eruption

Question 7

The geologists compared the regions with higher erosion rates (X and Z) to the region with the lowest erosion rate (Y). What trend did the geologists observe?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Higher erosion rates tend to reduce the total time to reach metamorphism.

Question 8

The geologists define efficiency as how quickly rocks reach the required depth and conditions for metamorphism. In their model, they assume that rocks must usually be buried to a depth of at least 3km to become metamorphic; however, their model also uses different temperatures and pressures at different locations, so the depth at which metamorphosis occurs can vary. Which region is likely experiencing the most efficient transformation of surface rocks into metamorphic rocks?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Region Z is the most efficient because it forms metamorphic rocks in the least time.

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