Types of Rocks Quiz

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Hard, Soft, Medium

• Bright, Dark, Colorful

Which type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What type of rock is made from layers of sediment being pressed together?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

What process turns sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Heat and pressure

Which type of rock can change into another type of rock through the rock cycle?

• Only igneous

• Only sedimentary

• All types of rocks

What is the name of the cycle that describes how rocks change from one type to another?

• Water Cycle

• Food Chain

• Rock Cycle

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

What happens to igneous rock when it is exposed to weathering?

• It becomes magma

• It breaks down into sediment

• It changes to a different rock type

What is the term for the process of rocks being broken down into smaller pieces?

• Crystallization

• Erosion

• Weathering

What can cause rocks to melt and become magma?

• Cold temperatures

• Heat from the Earth’s core

• Rainwater