Types of Rocks

Molten rock under the Earth's surface is called -----------

• Rocks

• Magma

• Lava

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Which type of rock is formed when other rocks are put under huge amounts of heat or pressure?

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

Which type of rock is formed from seashells ?

• Sandstone

• Mudstone

• Limestone

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Which type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

Which of these rocks is soft sedimentary white in color?

• Chalk

• Marble

• Sandstone

Which of these rocks can be used to make statue?

• Granite

• Slate

• Marble

Which of these rocks can be easily split into flat sheets and used in roof tiles?

• Marble

• Slate

• Granite

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What will change volcano lava into igneous rock?

• Mixing with rocks

• Heating from the sun

• Colder temperature

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Which of these rocks is a hard rock?

• Granite

• Chalk

• Slate

Which of these rocks can be used to make the walls?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Granite

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1