Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

• Igneous rocks are formed by erosion and sedimentation

• Igneous rocks are formed through the solidification and cooling of magma or lava.

• Igneous rocks are formed by the compression of organic materials

• Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of water

Which of the following is not a type of sedimentary rock?

• Marble

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?

• Evaporation, erosion, and crystallization

• Weathering, melting, and erosion

• Deposition, compaction, and cementation

• Melting, cooling, and solidification

Which type of rock is formed by the recrystallization of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

What is the main agent of weathering and erosion?

• Fire, heat, and sunlight

• Plants, animals, and humans

• Rocks, minerals, and soil

• Water, wind, and ice

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

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Granite

• Obsidian

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Magma rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Condensation

• Melting

• Freezing

• Weathering

Which of the following is not a type of rock?

• Sediment

• Limestone

• Granite

• Marble

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of organic materials?

• Metamorphic rock

• Magma rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock