Rock Identification Practice

An example of an extrusive rock is:

• Formed inside Earth
• Formed outside Earth

A lightly colored igneous rock is considered what?

• Mafic
• Felsic

What process will form a sedimentary rock?

• Compaction and Cementation
• Heat and Erosion

A sedimentary rock made up of pebbles exhibits what texture?

• Skeletal
• Cemented

Peat is rock that contains visible plant particles. It is considered what texture?

• Clastic
• Skeletal

A rock is formed from shells. It is considered what?

• Clastic
• Organic

A metamorphic rock that is foliated means what?

• Visible banding/folding
• Recrystalized

Is this metamorphic rock foliated or non foliated?

• Foliated
• Non foliated

A metamorphic rock that exhibits a non - foliated texture has?

• Recrystalization
• Banding or Folding

What process will form metamorphic rocks?

• Melting and cooling of magma or lava
• Heat and/or pressure