Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the formation process of igneous rocks?

• Magma or lava cools and hardens
• minerals crystallize out of water
• cement binds rock fragments together
• heat and pressure change the composition and texture of the rock 

what happens as rocks are affected by weathering and erosion?

• igneous rocks are formed
• sediments are formed
• metamorphic rocks are formed
• lava is formed

Type of rock formed when extreme heat and pressure changes the structure, texture, or composition of a rock? 

• igneous rock
• sedimentary rock
• metamorphic rock
• supernatural rock

Paula found a rock and noticed that it had many layers.  When she broke it open, she saw a fossil.  what type of rock did Paula find? 

• igneous rock
• sedimentary rock
• metamorphic rock 
• magma 

How does extrusive igneous rocks differ from intrusive igneous rocks? 

• extrusive rocks are larger in size
• extrusive rocks are smaller in size 
• intrusive rocks have smaller crystals
• intrusive rocks are formed below earth's surface 

What type of rock forms when sediments are compacted and cemented? 

• igneous rock
• sedimentary rock 
• metamorphic rock
• magma 

which type of rock is formed when lava cools and hardens quickly? 

• Intrusive sedimentary rock
• extrusive sedimentary rock
• intrusive igneous rock
• extrusive igneous rock 

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools and hardens below the surface of the earth?  

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

Where are metamorphic rocks usually located?

• earth's surface, near volcanoes 
• at the edge of rivers and beaches
• at the bottom of the oceans
• deep inside the earth 

What is underground molten rock?

• Lava

• Magma

• Soil

• Intrusive