Exploring Earth's Rock Formations

Which of the following is a sedimentary rock formation?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Marble

How is an igneous rock typically formed?

• By the accumulation of sediment

• By the cooling and solidification of magma or lava

• By the transformation of existing rock types

• By the evaporation of water

Which geological event is most likely to create metamorphic rocks?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• High pressure and temperature conditions

• Sediment deposition

What is the primary process that leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Erosion and deposition

• Crystallization

• Metamorphism

Which of the following rock formations is most likely to be affected by chemical weathering?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Basalt

How might global climate change impact Earth's rock formations?

• Increase in volcanic activity

• Accelerated erosion and weathering

• Decrease in sediment deposition

• Formation of new mountain ranges

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava on Earth's surface?

• Intrusive igneous rock

• Extrusive igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the main factor that differentiates intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

• Mineral composition

• Cooling rate

• Color

• Density

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Shale

• Slate

• Sandstone

• Pumice

What role do tectonic plates play in the formation of rock formations?

• They cause the melting of rocks to form magma

• They transport sediments across the ocean

• They create pressure and heat that form metamorphic rocks

• They prevent erosion of rock formations