Chapter 4 Soil Formation and Classification Quiz

What are the three types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Organic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Organic

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Organic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

How is igneous rock formed?

• From magma cooling on the Earth’s surface

• From sediments deposited in sea beds

• From the remains of plants

• From great heat or pressure

Which of the following is an example of igneous rock?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Shale

• Marble

Where can granite be found in Ireland?

• Wexford

• Cork and Kerry

• Antrim

• Wicklow and Galway

What type of soil does limestone form?

• Alkaline soil

• Neutral soil

• Sandy soil

• Acidic soil

Which rock is formed from fossils and shells?

• Basalt

• Limestone

• Granite

• Shale

What is the smallest particle type found in sedimentary rocks?

• Shells

• Clay

• Sand

• Fossils

What is marble formed from?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Shale

• Limestone

Which type of weathering involves the breakdown of rocks by living organisms?

• Mechanical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

What is the process called when water reacts with carbon dioxide to form carbonic acid?

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Hydration

• Solution and carbonation