Types of Rocks Quiz

What is the study of rocks called?

• Geology

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

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A person who studies rocks is called...

• Geologist

• Biologist

• Chemist

• Physicist

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Which type of rock is formed from igneous rocks that break down into smaller pieces and fall to the ground or to the bottom of a lake or river?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Obsidian

• Granite

What is the most common type of igneous rock?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Obsidian

• Granite

What does the term 'sedimentary' mean?

• Volcanic rock

• Changed form

• Fire rocks

• Sitting rock

Which type of rock is formed from the shells of tiny sea creatures that fall to the bottom of the ocean and get smashed together under the weight of the water?

• Metaphormic

• Igneous

• Shale

• Sedimentary

What does the term 'metamorphic' mean?

• Changed form

• Sitting rock

• Volcanic rock

• Fire rocks

Which type of rock is the least common?

• Metamorphic

• Obsidian

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

What is the name of the shiny black volcanic rock with sharp edges that was often used for knife blades and arrowheads?

• Sandstone

• Obsidian

• Marble

• Granite

Who wrote this article?

• Ms. Marks

• Sindy Cherwood

• Cindy Sherwood

• Sandy Cheeks