Types of Rocks Review

What are the three types of rocks?

• igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

• igneous, sediments, metamorphic

• sedimentary, magma, igneous

• compaction, sedimentary, igneous

Extreme heat and pressure creates which type of rock?

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• mineral

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Molten material that is found underground is called _____.

• lava

• magma

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Magma that flows onto the surface is called ____________.

• lava

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• magma

Intrusive igneous rocks form ________.

• at Earth's surface

• underground

• quickly

• from extreme pressure

Scientists classify rocks based on how they form.

• True

• False

This rock formed when lava cooled very quickly on Earth's surface. What specific type of rock is it?

• extrusive igneous rock

• intrusive igneous rock

• biochemical sedimentary rock

• non-foliated metamorphic rock

This rock cooled on the outside of a volcano and contained air bubbles when it was forming. What is it called when a rock contains air bubbles?

• glassy

• vesicular

• porphyritic

• smooth

Sedimentary rocks are commonly formed by

• cooling of lava or magma

• heat and pressure

• compacting and cementing

Small pieces of rock are also called

• sediment

• coal

• organic matter

• erosion

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