Exploring Rocks and Soils

What is the process called when rocks cool quickly?

• Metamorphic cooling

• Volcanic cooling

• Glacial cooling

• Sedimentary cooling

What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Granite

How are rocks formed from rocky fragments called?

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Volcanic rocks

What are rocks that originate from parts of living organisms?

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Biogenic rocks

What type of rocks are created from the remains of dried-up seas?

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks (evaporites)

• Volcanic rocks

What are metamorphic rocks?

• Rocks that are always soft and crumbly

• Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been transformed from existing rocks through heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

• Rocks formed from volcanic activity

• Rocks that have never been exposed to heat or pressure

List one common use of rocks in construction.

• Aggregate in concrete

• Road surface material

• Decorative landscaping

• Building foundations

What is one use of igneous rocks in everyday life?

• Granite is used for countertops and flooring.

• Obsidian is used for cooking utensils.

• Pumice is used for creating glass.

• Basalt is used for making jewelry.

How are sedimentary rocks used in the industry?

• Sedimentary rocks are mainly used in the production of electronics.

• Sedimentary rocks are exclusively used for agricultural purposes.

• Sedimentary rocks are used in construction, fuel production, cement manufacturing, and as raw materials for glass and ceramics.

• Sedimentary rocks are primarily used for jewelry making.

What is a common use of metamorphic rocks?

• Fuel for power generation

• Raw material for glass production

• Source of precious metals

• Construction and decorative stones