Rocks

Rocks formed by the cementing of weathered materials are called -

• Sedimentary
• Igenous
• Metamorphic
• Magma

Which of the following is NOT a classification of sedimentary rock?

• Organic
• Clastic
• Foliated
• Chemical

Which of the following processes would change a sedimentary rock into an igneous rock?

• Melting and crystallization
• Erosion and deposition
• Deformation and deposition
• Faulting and fracturing

Rocks are generally classified into three groups according to their -

• Color
• Mineral Content
• Size
• Origin

In which type of rock are fossils most likely to be found?

• Igneous intrusive
• Igneous extrusive
• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic

Coal, an important energy resource, is actually a-

• Intrusive igneous rock
• Organic sedimentary rock
• Clastic sedimentary rock
• Foliated metamorphic rokc

What type of rock is shown at position A in the diagram?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Sediment
• Metamorphic

At what position in the diagram would metamorphic rock be located?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What processes must occur for sediment to be transformed into sedimentary rock?

• Heat and pressure
• Weathering, transportation, and deposition
• Cooling and solidification
• Cementing and compaction

What processes create metamorphic rocks?

• Heat and pressure
• Weathering, transportation, and deposition
• Cooling and solidification of magma
• Cementing and compaction