Earth's Materials and Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of a rock?

• It is always formed from magma

• It is a naturally occurring solid mixture

• It must contain organic matter

• It can only form on Earth's surface

Which type of rock is formed from the crystallization of lava or magma?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Biochemical

• Igneous

What is the first step in the formation of sedimentary rocks after deposition?

• Cementation

• Crystallization

• Compaction

• Weathering

Which characteristic distinguishes intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive ones?

• Small crystals

• Fine-grained texture

• Large crystals

• Rapid cooling

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of animals with shells?

• Chemical

• Biochemical

• Clastic

• Metamorphic

Where are metamorphic rocks most likely to form?

• Where tectonic plates meet

• In volcanic craters

• In river beds

• On the ocean floor

What is the definition of a mineral?

• A naturally occurring mixture

• A type of sedimentary rock

• An inorganic solid with definite chemical composition

• A product of weathering

Which process brings metamorphic rocks back to Earth's surface?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Uplifting

What happens during the cementation process?

• Rocks are broken down

• Crystals fill remaining spaces

• Layers are compressed

• Sediments are transported

What are the two types of weathering mentioned in the text?

• Mechanical and chemical

• Physical and chemical

• Biological and physical

• Internal and external