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Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Unit test

Question 11 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27

Which substance would most likely form sedimentary rock?

Answer
A
cooled lava
B
melted rock
C
changed igneous rock
D
small pebbles

Explanation

Sedimentary rock forms when loose pieces of rock, such as pebbles, are compacted and cemented together. Cooled lava forms igneous rock, melted rock is magma, and changed igneous rock is metamorphic rock. Therefore, small pebbles are most likely to form sedimentary rock.

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