Duckster (10): Rocks, Rock Cycle, and Formation Quiz

What is a rock?

• A solid made up of a single mineral

• A solid made up of a bunch of different minerals

• A liquid made up of minerals

• A gas made up of minerals

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• By sediment compacting together

• By cooling of magma

• By erosion and weathering

• By great heat and pressure

Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?

• Slate

• Shale

• Limestone

• Basalt

What is the process called where rocks are constantly changing?

• The Nitrogen Cycle

• The Carbon Cycle

• The Water Cycle

• The Rock Cycle

What type of rock is formed by sediment compacting together over years?

• Metamorphic rock

• Space rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the Latin meaning of the word 'igneous'?

• Of earth

• Of water

• Of air

• Of fire

What are meteorites primarily made of?

• Silver

• Gold

• Iron

• Copper

Which rock can metamorphose into marble?

• Basalt

• Granite

• Limestone

• Shale

What are layers of sedimentary rocks called?

• Strata

• Crust

• Magma

• Lava

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

• Meteorite

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary