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Which substance would most likely form sedimentary rock?

A
cooled lava
B
melted rock
C
changed igneous rock
D
small pebbles
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Which correctly lists the three agents that must be present for cementation to occur?

A
minerals, heat, sediment
B
water, minerals, sediment
C
heat, animals, plants
D
sediment, heat, animals
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Which statement best describes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

A
Magma cools and crystallizes slowly beneath Earth’s surface.
B
Liquid lava erupts from a volcano and cools quickly at Earth’s surface.
C
Sand and gravel are deposited at the mouth of a river and, over time, form layers that solidify into rock.
D
Ancient sandstone beaches become buried deep beneath Earth’s surface, where they are exposed to extreme heat and pressure.
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Which correctly lists three properties that are used to identify minerals?

A
luster, weight, streak
B
magnetism, size, weight
C
size, weight, luster
D
streak, luster, magnetism
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Which phrase describes how metamorphic rocks form?

A
form from melting
B
form at Earth’s surface
C
form from sediments
D
form from existing rocks
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A mineral forms in water heated by magma inside Earth.Which statement best describes this mineral?

A
The mineral formed through evaporation.
B
The mineral crystallized from molten material.
C
The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.
D
The mineral likely has all the same properties as the surrounding rock.
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Which is a common use of minerals?

A
pasta
B
toothpaste
C
applesauce
D
wooden craft stick
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Which process begins the formation of sedimentary rock?

A
the movement of sediment
B
the cementation of rock sediment
C
the breakdown of rock into sediment
D
the buildup of sediment in one location
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Which statement correctly describes a feature of the rock cycle?

A
Rocks are preserved through the process.
B
Rocks change from one type to another.
C
Different rock groups are not related to one another.
D
The rock cycle follows a specific order.

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