Grade 9 Rock Cycle Quiz

Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Shale

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossiliferous

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?

• Basalt

• Marble

• Conglomerate

• Sandstone

What is the main agent of erosion that shapes the landscape?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

Which process describes the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Melting

• Lithification

• Metamorphism

• Crystallisation

In the rock cycle, what process can transform a sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion

Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock?

• Shale

• Limestone

• Slate

• Conglomerate

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Magma

• Sediment

• Ash