Rock Cycle and Fossils Quiz

What are the remains of plants or animals preserved in petrified form or as impressions made in rock?

• Crystals

• Fossils

• Geodes

• Imprints

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

• Sedimentar

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Obsidian

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What are the three main types of rocks?

• Metamorphic, Quartz, and Basalt

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Granite, Limestone, and Shale

• Sedimentary, Pumice, and Slate

How are sedimentary rocks primarily formed?

• Cooling and solidification of magma

• Heat and pressure from deep within the Earth

• Compaction and cementation of sediments

• Melting and cooling of materials

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Why are fossils important for scientists?

• They help in understanding the history of mining

• They are used as decoration materials

• They provide evidence about past life and environments on Earth

• They can be used as fuel

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Which rock type is typically formed by the cooling and solidification of lava or magma?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Mineral

What is the main difference between igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks?

• Igneous rocks are made from hardened lava or magma, while sedimentary rocks are made from sediments under pressure.

• Igneous rocks are always harder than sedimentary rocks.

• Sedimentary rocks can float on water, but igneous rocks cannot.

• Igneous rocks are colorful, while sedimentary rocks have layers.

Which process in the rock cycle involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by water, wind, and ice?

• Compaction

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

What type of rock may be black from being burned?

• Pumice

• Igneous

• Quartzite

• Metamorphic

Extrusive rocks are found where?

• Under Earth's crust

• Inside a volcano

• Earth's core

• On Earth's surface