Terranova Review Chapters 1-3

How are rocks classified?

• By their color

• By their size

• By how they form

• By their weight

What are the three main categories of rocks?

• Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

• Volcanic, sedimentary, crystalline

• Igneous, volcanic, crystalline

• Sedimentary, crystalline, volcanic

What type of rock forms from molten rock?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Crystalline

What is magma called when it erupts onto Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Sediment

• Ash

• Crust

What is the process by which sediment becomes sedimentary rock?

• Crystallization

• Metamorphism

• Lithification

• Erosion

What type of rock is granite?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Volcanic

What is limestone primarily used for?

• Roofing

• Sculptures

• Cement

• Jewelry

What is slate commonly used for?

• Jewelry

• Roofing

• Cement

• Monuments

What is marble often used for in buildings?

• Roofing

• Sculptures

• Paving

• De-icing

What type of rock is granite?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic