Unit Test — Unit test

Question 1

Florian discovers a rock that is broken into pieces. Each piece has several bands.Which type of rock does Florian predict these pieces will change into when subjected to heat and pressure?

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metamorphic

Question 2

Which property is used to identify the origin of an igneous rock?

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crystal size

Question 3

Study the image of this rock.

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It has many layers.

Question 4

Which statement describes one role of minerals during cementation?

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Minerals bind sediments together.

Question 5

The image shows metamorphic rock.

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formed by extreme heat and pressure

Question 6

Which statement best describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Ancient sandstone beaches become buried deep beneath Earth’s surface, where they are exposed to extreme heat and pressure.

Question 7

Which characteristic is best for identifying whether a rock is intrusive or extrusive?

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texture

Question 8

Molten materials cool at different rates. Which property of a mineral does this affect?

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crystal size

Question 9

Study the image.

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The rock has fine grains.

Question 10

How do intrusive rocks form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Magma cools slowly inside the Earth.

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