4SCI U4 Lesson 2 MC A

What are the three major types of rocks?

• Granite, Basalt, Shale

• Marble, Limestone, Sandstone

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Sedimentary

• Volcanic, Sedimentary, Crystalline

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• By volcanic eruptions

• By erosion and transport

• By heat and pressure

• By sediment compacting

Which type of rock is formed by volcanoes?

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Crystalline rock

What is the process called when sediments eroded from solid rocks are transported to a new location?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Melting

• Compaction

Which rock is made of calcium carbonate and fizzes when it comes in contact with vinegar?

• Shale

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Marble