Rocks and Rock Types Worksheet

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, and temperature changes?

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Weathering

• Crystallization

Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools and hardens?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Composite rock

What type of rock is formed by layers of sediments being compacted and cemented together?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Mineral rock

Which of these is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Granite

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Obsidian

What characteristic helps identify sedimentary rocks?

• Crystal structure

• Layered appearance

• Glassy texture

• Rough surface

Which rock type can contain fossils?

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• All of the above

What is the main factor that creates metamorphic rocks?

• Heat and pressure

• Wind and water

• Volcanic activity

• Sedimentation

Which of these is an example of an igneous rock?

• Limestone

• Slate

• Basalt

• Shale

What process transforms sedimentary or igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks?

• Melting

• Metamorphism

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which rock type is formed directly from cooling magma?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Mineral

• Igneous