Quiz about Type of Rock

Question 1

Sometimes the heat just changes the size of the mineral crystals in this type of rock.

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Question 2

This rock is formed in layers.

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 3

Fossils are often found in this rock.

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 4

This rock is changed by heat and pressure.

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Question 5

These rocks usually have wavy lines.

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Question 6

This rock may be formed from magma that hardens.

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 7

This rock is often found near water.

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 8

This rock may be formed from lava.

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 9

You would most likely find this rock near a volcano.

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 10

What kind of rock is "Granite"?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 11

What kind of rock is "Marble"?

Accepted Answer

Metamorphic

Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Question 12

What kind of rock is "Limestone"?

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 13

What kind of rock is "Sandstone"?

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 14

This rock is usually made up of pieces of rock called sediments that have been pressed and cemented together.

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Answer

Igneous

Answer

Metamorphic

Question 15

Once magma reaches the earth's surface, it is called __________.

Accepted Answer

lava

Answer

a vent

Answer

minerals

Answer

igneous rocks

Question 16

Which processes form sedimentary rocks?

Accepted Answer

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation

Answer

Lava cools and hardens to form a rock.

Answer

Extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth turn rocks into new rocks.

Answer

Magma trapped under the Earth's surface cools and solidifies.

Type of Rock

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