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In the space provided, write the letter of the definition that best matches the term or phrase.188023515875a.the process in which one type of rock changes into metamorphic rock because of chemical processes or changes in temperature and pressureb.rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of lava at Earth’s surfacec.the simplified pattern that illustrates the order in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma according to their chemical composition and melting pointd.rock that forms when minerals precipitate from a solution or settle from a suspensione.rock that forms when rock fragments are compacted and cemented togetherf.the process in which the volume and porosity of a sediment are decreased by the weight of overlying sediments as a result of burial beneath other sedimentsg.rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath Earth’s surfaceh.the process in which minerals precipitate into pore spaces between sediment grains and bind sediments together to form rocki.the series of processes in which rock forms and changes by geological processesj.sedimentary rock that forms from the remains of animals or plants00a.the process in which one type of rock changes into metamorphic rock because of chemical processes or changes in temperature and pressureb.rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of lava at Earth’s surfacec.the simplified pattern that illustrates the order in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma according to their chemical composition and melting pointd.rock that forms when minerals precipitate from a solution or settle from a suspensione.rock that forms when rock fragments are compacted and cemented togetherf.the process in which the volume and porosity of a sediment are decreased by the weight of overlying sediments as a result of burial beneath other sedimentsg.rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath Earth’s surfaceh.the process in which minerals precipitate into pore spaces between sediment grains and bind sediments together to form rocki.the series of processes in which rock forms and changes by geological processesj.sedimentary rock that forms from the remains of animals or plants1.clasticsedimentary rock2.Bowen’s reactionseries3.intrusiveigneous rock4.chemicalsedimentary rock5.extrusiveigneous rock6.anicsedimentary paction9.metamorphism10.rock cycleIn the space provided, write the letter of the answer choice that best completes each statement or best answers each question.11.Which of the following rocks is foliated?a.marbleb.quartzitec.gneissd.obsidian12.Which of the following is NOT one of the three major types of rocks?a.sedimentary: formed from compressed sediment depositsb.igneous: formed from cooled magmac.obsidian: formed from rock that has small crystals; glass-like d.metamorphic: formed when existing rock is altered13.Which of the following does NOT affect the stability of rocks?a.temperatureb.zones of weaknessc.chemical and physical weatheringd.the intensity of color14.Which of the following is NOT an igneous rock texture?a.fine-grainedc.felsicb.vesiculard.coarse-grained15.Which of the following factors does NOT affect how rock melts?a.lightb.pressurec.temperatured.presence of fluids in rock16.What causes rock to change in regional metamorphism?a.Rock changes result from changes in temperature and pressure.b.Rock changes result from contact with nonfoliated rock.c.Rock remains unchanged after regional metamorphism occurs.d.Rock changes result from contact with magma.17.The process by which different minerals in rock melt at different times is positional melting.b.partial melting.c.Bowen’s reaction series.d.metamorphism.18.A common zone of weakness in rocks is calleda.weathering.c.a joint.position.d.a chemical bond.19.Magma or igneous rock that is rich in feldspar and silica isa.porphyritic.c.glassy.b.felsic.d.mafic.20.Which of the following is NOT a feature of sedimentary rock?a.stratification c.cross-bedsb.fossils d.marble ................
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