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Grade 6 Rocks
What type of rock are most fossils found in?
  1. Igneous
  2. Sedimentary
  3. Metamorphic
  4. All of the above
Grade 6 Rocks
What are the three types of rocks?
  1. Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
  2. Igneous, Hematite, Feldspar
  3. Mica, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
  4. Pyrite, Sedimentary, Igneous
Grade 6 Rocks
What processes change a rock into a metamorphic rock?
  1. weathering and erosion
  2. sedimentation and cementation
  3. melting and solidification
  4. high temperature and pressure
Grade 6 Rocks
What is the process of sand and small particles forming sandstone under pressure?
  1. fermentation
  2. concrete
  3. drifting
  4. cementation
Grade 6 Rocks
Which type of rock is formed from cooled melted rock?
  1. igneous
  2. sedimentary
  3. metamorphic
Grade 6 Rocks
Which geological process can change igneous rock into metamorphic rock?
  1. Compacting and cementing
  2. Cooling
  3. Melting
  4. Heat and Pressure
Grade 6 Rocks
Which type of rock would most likely be found near the landform shown?
Volcano - Lava Dome
  1. igneous
  2. sandstone
  3. sedimentary
  4. metamorphic
Grade 6 Rocks
Earth's crust contains which type of rocks?
  1. Oceanic basalt rocks
  2. Dense and dark rocks
  3. Granite and less dense rocks
  4. All the above
Grade 6 Rocks
Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock. Which statement is true for limestone?
  1. very soft compared to most rocks
  2. often used for building
  3. is sometimes carved into interesting shapes
  4. all of the above
Grade 6 Rocks
Which word or phrase best completes box A on the diagram?
Rock Cycle Diagram With Letters #1
  1. magma
  2. sediments
  3. igneous rock
  4. sedimentary rock
  5. metamorphic rock
Grade 6 Rocks
Which word or phrase best completes box E on the diagram?
Rock Cycle Diagram With Letters #1
  1. magma
  2. sediments
  3. igneous rock
  4. sedimentary rock
  5. metamorphic rock
Grade 6 Rocks
Which of the following is NOT a part of the rock cycle?
  1. condensation
  2. sedimentation
  3. metamorphism
  4. deposition
Grade 6 Rocks
Which type of rock is formed when magma rises to Earth's surface and cools?
  1. Igneous
  2. Metamorphic
  3. Diamond
  4. Sedimentary
Grade 6 Rocks
Which word or phrase best completes box C on the diagram?
Rock Cycle Diagram With Letters #1
  1. magma
  2. sediments
  3. igneous rock
  4. sedimentary rock
  5. metamorphic rock
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