Rock cycle quiz

What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

• Igneous rocks are formed through the process of metamorphism.

• Igneous rocks are formed through the solidification and cooling of magma or lava.

• Igneous rocks are formed by the compression of organic materials.

• Igneous rocks are formed through erosion and sedimentation.

Name one example of a sedimentary rock.

• Marble

• Granite

• Obsidian

• Limestone

What are the two main types of metamorphic rocks?

• Igneous and sedimentary

• The two main types of metamorphic rocks are foliated and non-foliated.

• Limestone and sandstone

• Granite and marble

Explain the rock cycle in simple terms.

• The rock cycle is the process of rocks being formed and staying the same forever

• The rock cycle is the process of rocks turning into liquid and then solidifying again

• The rock cycle involves only two main types of rocks: igneous and sedimentary

• The rock cycle is the process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time. It involves three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed from molten magma, sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments, and metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of existing rocks under heat and pressure.

What are the properties of igneous rocks?

• Igneous rocks are formed through the solidification of magma or lava and can be classified as intrusive or extrusive. They have a crystalline structure and may contain minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.

• Igneous rocks are always smooth and rounded

• Igneous rocks are formed from compressed sediment

• Igneous rocks are only found on the ocean floor

How are extrusive igneous rocks formed?

• Extrusive igneous rocks are formed from the compression of volcanic ash and debris.

• Extrusive igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma deep within the Earth.

• Extrusive igneous rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks melting underground.

• Extrusive igneous rocks are formed from lava that cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface.

What is the classification of sedimentary rocks based on their origin?

• Marine, freshwater, and terrestrial sedimentary rocks

• The classification of sedimentary rocks based on their origin includes three main types: clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks.

• Granite, basalt, and obsidian sedimentary rocks

• Igneous, metamorphic, and volcanic sedimentary rocks

Give an example of a foliated metamorphic rock.

• Basalt

• Slate

• Marble

• Quartzite

What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

• Shale, basalt, and slate rocks

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

• Volcanic, limestone, and sandstone rocks

• Granite, marble, and quartz rocks

What are the characteristics of sedimentary rocks?

• Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and solidification of sediments, they often contain fossils, and can be classified as clastic, chemical, or organic.

• Sedimentary rocks are only found in deep underground caves

• Sedimentary rocks are always smooth and shiny

• Sedimentary rocks are formed from volcanic activity