Rock Types Quiz

This rock was molten magma that slowly cooled under the ground. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Which rock is formed form the cooling of volcanic ash on Earth's surface?

• Intrusive Igneous Rock

• Extrusive Igneous Rock

• Foliated Metamorphic Rock

• Organic Sedimentary Rock

What is the main process involved in the formation of igneous rocks?

• Compaction and cementation

• Melting and solidification

• Heat and pressure

• Weathering and erosion

Which of the following rocks is an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Slate

• Sandstone

• Marble

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• By cooling of magma or lava

• By deposition, compaction, and cementation of materials

• By exposure to heat and pressure

• By melting and solidification under the Earth's surface

What is a key characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• They are often layered

• They are formed from cooled magma

• They are the hardest type of rock

• They are made from molten material

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Solidification of magma

• High temperature and pressure

• Compaction and cementation of sediments

• Melting of rocks

What type of igneous rock forms when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface?

• Extrusive

• Intrusive

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• They may have a foliated texture

• They form from the cooling of magma or lava

• They can be formed from any type of rock

• They are often harder than the original rock

What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

• Intrusive rocks are formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks are formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the surface.

• Intrusive rocks are formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks are formed from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

• Intrusive rocks are softer than extrusive rocks.

• Extrusive rocks are always darker in color than intrusive rocks.