Rocks and Their Properties Quiz

What type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Weathered rock

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks due to natural elements like rain and wind?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

What is the main characteristic of a solid?

• Particles can slide past each other

• Expands to fill its container

• Tightly packed particles, can't flow easily

• Highly compressible

Which type of rock is formed from sediments, organic remains, or chemical precipitates?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Weathered rock

What happens during the process of erosion?

• Rocks are formed from magma

• Rocks break down due to natural elements

• Weathered rock and soil are moved by water, wind, or ice

• Rocks change due to heat and pressure

Which state of matter has particles that are widely spaced and expands to fill its container?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What type of rock is formed when heat and pressure change a rock?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Weathered rock

Which state of matter takes the shape of its container and can flow?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the process called when rocks are changed due to heat and pressure?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a liquid?

• Particles can slide past each other

• Takes the shape of its container

• Highly compressible

• Can flow