Rocks Chapter Test

Magma that cools below Earth's surface forms _____________rock

• extrusive metamorphic
• extrusive igneous 
• intrusive metamorphic 
• intrusive igneous 

The process involved in the rock cycle include all of the following except

• condensation
• erosion
• weathering 
• compaction

Foliated rocks are distinguished by 

• large pores
• layers
• the enlargement of mineral grains 
• the shape and size of sediments 

Lava that cools quickly forms ___________ rocks 

• extrusive metamorphic
• extrusive igneous 
• intrusive metamorphic 
• intrusive igneous 

Metamorphic rocks can be formed from all of the following except 

• the formation of minerals from solutions 
• the presence of hot, watery fluids 
• temperature 
• pressure

Quartz is a mineral; granite is a 

• also a mineral 
• a rock 
• glass
• mica

a classification of metamorphic rocks would include whether they are 

• chemical or organic
• intrusive or extrusive
• foliated or nonfoliated 
• basaltic or granitic 

Sedimentary rocks are 

• formed below Earth's surface as magma
• a type of foliated igneous rock
• formed by great heat
• formed from already existing rocks that are weathered and eroded 

Andesitic rocks have mineral compositions between those of _____________and basaltic 

• conglomerate 
• metamorphic 
• granitic
• organic 

The changes that take place in the rock cycle 

• create matter
• destroy matter 
• create and destroy matter 
• never create and destroy matter