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Rocks and the Rock Cycle — Free MYP1 Sciences Practice Questions
1QuestionHow Each Type of Rock FormsConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
The diagram below shows part of the rock cycle. An arrow labelled "cooling and solidification" points to one of the three rock types.
a
Identify the type of rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies. [1]
b
Describe what happens to magma to turn it into this type of rock. [1]
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2QuestionHow Each Type of Rock FormsAssessment Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
A construction company wants to build a new school. A builder says the ground is made of sedimentary rock.
Describe one reason why understanding how sedimentary rock forms helps the company choose a safe place for the foundation. [2]
Describe one reason why understanding how sedimentary rock forms helps the company choose a safe place for the foundation. [2]
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3QuestionThe Rock Cycle DiagramConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion C
The diagram shows a volcano erupting. Hot lava flows down the side of the volcano and cools down to form solid rock.
a
Name the type of rock formed when lava cools and becomes solid. [1]
b
Describe what this rock looks like or how it feels. [1]
c
A friend says igneous rock and sedimentary rock look the same. Do you agree? Give one reason for your answer. [1]
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4QuestionTypes of Rocks Igneous Sedimentary MetamorphicConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion B
A student puts one sugar cube in cold water, one in warm water, and one in hot water. She measures how long each cube takes to fully dissolve.
Dissolving time (seconds): cold water = 120, warm water = 60, hot water = 20
Dissolving time (seconds): cold water = 120, warm water = 60, hot water = 20
a
Identify the independent variable in this investigation. [1]
b
Describe what makes it the independent variable. [1]
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