Rock Types Quiz

What type of rock forms when magma and lava cool?

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What is the process that forms sedimentary rocks by wearing down and moving sediments?

• Erosion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which type of rock forms from an existing rock that gets buried deep under pressure and heat?

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What is a common characteristic of igneous rocks?

• Contain fossils

• Soft and crumbly

• Layered structure

• Gas bubbles trapped during cooling

Which type of rock is known for containing fossil remains?

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Volcanic

• Sedimentary

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What is a common characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Layered structure

• Gas bubbles trapped during cooling

• Shiny and glass-like appearance

• Mineral grains in alignment

What is a common characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• Soft and crumbly

• Gas bubbles trapped during cooling

• Contain fossils

• Mineral grains in alignment

What is an example of an igneous rock with crystals missing and a glass-like appearance?

• Slate

• Marble

• Obsidian

• Granite

What is the process that forms sedimentary rocks by wearing down and moving sediments?

• Erosion

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

What is a common characteristic of igneous rocks?

• Gas bubbles trapped during cooling

• Contain fossils

• Soft and crumbly

• Layered structure