Earth: Rocks and Minerals Quiz

What are the three main types of rock?

• Obsidian, Rhyolite, Gabbro

• Quartz, Biotite, Feldspar

• Granite, Sandstone, Limestone

• Igneous rock, Sedimentary rock, Metamorphic rock

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

• Mineral rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Through the accumulation of sediments

• Through the erosion of minerals

• Through the transformation of other rocks

• Through the cooling of magma

Which type of rock is formed due to heat or pressure in the lithosphere?

• Sedimentary rock

• Mineral rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

Can you determine the type of rock just by looking at its appearance?

• Yes, it is always possible

• No, it is too difficult

• Yes, but only for sedimentary rocks

• No, it requires laboratory testing

Which rock is formed from the erosion of rocks in tropical areas?

• Sandstone

• Slate

• Serpentinite

• Bauxite

What type of rock can contain fossils?

• Sedimentary rock

• Mineral rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

What causes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Intense pressure from tectonic plate movement

• Erosion and sedimentation

• Extreme heat from volcanic eruptions

• Chemical reactions in the lithosphere

Which type of rock can form underground in pockets of magma?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Mineral rock

• Metamorphic rock

What is the main process behind the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Chemical reactions in the lithosphere

• Erosion and gradual accumulation of sediments

• Volcanic eruptions and lava flow