Rock Quiz

The process by which rocks change forms is called the

• geologic cycle

• rock cycle

• magma cycle

• plate cycle

________________ rocks form from molten rock called magma

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• organic

Igneous rocks that are rich in silicate minerals are called

• mafic

• felsic

• intrusive

• extrusive

Sedimentary rocks that are formed from pieces of other rocks are called

• chemical

• organic

• geologic

• clastic

The two types of metamorphic rocks are

• clastic, chemical

• foliated, non foliated

• extrusive, intrusive

• felsic, mafic

When a metamorphic rock forms the original rock is called the

• master rock

• dominant rock

• parent rock

• exclusive rock

What processes break down formed rocks into sediments? (mark all that apply)

• heat

• pressure

• weathering

• erosion

What processes are needed to form metamorphic rock? (mark all that apply)

• heat

• melting

• pressure

• erosion

when granite is metamorphosed what rock is made? (mark all that apply)

• gneiss

• schist

• basalt

• rhyolite

When limestone is metamorphosed what rock is formed?

• sandstone

• slate

• marble

• quartzite