Geology Benchmark Review

Rock that was  melted and then cooled and hardened is called what? 

• metamorphic rock 
• clastic rock 
• igneous rock 
• sedimentary rock

In order for a metamorphic rock to form, _______ is needed.

• melting and cooling
• weathering and erosion 
• heat and pressure
• compaction and cementation

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Mineral

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Mineral

When rocks are broken and moved by things such as water, this is called...

• Heat
• Erosion
• Metamorphisis
• Compaction

Igneous rocks that form as magma cools underground are called...

• extrusive 
• intrusive
• felsic
• mafic

Which mineral property is being shown here?

• luster
• hardness
• cleavage
• streak

Which rock type would be at the bottom of the chart?

• igneous
• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• mineral

Which process creates sediments?

• weathering and erosion
• cementation and compaction
• heat and pressure
• melting and cooling

Which of these is a characteristic of a mineral?

• It is organic
• It exists in a liquid state
• It is a naturally formed
• It has a varying chemical composition