Grade 5 Science Rock Quiz

What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

• Sedimentary and metamorphic

• Intrusive and extrusive

• Volcanic and plutonic

• Basaltic and granitic

Which type of igneous rock cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface?

• Intrusive igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Extrusive igneous rocks

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Erosion, melting, and crystallization of sediments

• Weathering, subduction, and metamorphism of sediments

• Deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments

• Evaporation, precipitation, and lithification of sediments

What are the characteristics of metamorphic rocks?

• Found only on the surface of the Earth

• Formed from molten lava

• Formed from existing rocks under high heat and pressure

• Created by the erosion of sedimentary rocks

Which process involves the changing of one type of rock into another due to heat and pressure?

• Metamorphism

• Condensation

• Erosion

• Evaporation

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

• Magma, lava, and shale

• Granite, limestone, and sandstone

• Volcanic, crystalline, and sedimentary

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

What is the process of rocks being broken down into smaller pieces called?

• erosion

• solidification

• volcanism

• weathering

How can you identify a sedimentary rock?

• By counting the number of crystals in the rock

• By listening to the sound it makes when tapped

• By observing the layers or strata in the rock

• By observing the color of the rock

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

• Metamorphic rock

What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

• Sedimentary and metamorphic

• Intrusive and extrusive

• Volcanic and plutonic

• Basaltic and granitic