Rock Types Quiz

(a)   ​ is a type of rock that is formed when magma or lava cools down.

• Igneous Rock
• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock

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(a)   is formed by heat and pressure.

• Metamorphic Rock
• Igneous Rock
• Sedimentary Rock

(a)   is made from smaller pieces of rock called sediments.

• Sedimentary Rock
• Igneous Rock
• Metamorphic Rock

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Igenous rock is very strong and is very good for using to build things.

• True

• False

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Put the following steps in order for how Sedimentary Rocks are formed.

• Cementation

• Deposition

• Compaction

• Weathering

• Erosion

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Put the following characteristics in the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Intrusive Igneous Rock

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(b) Extrusive Igneous Rock

• Lava

• Small/No crystals

• Above the surface

• Magma

• Cools Slowly

• Below the surface

• Large Crystals

• Cools Quickly

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Match the following

• Intrusive Igneous

• Formed below the Earth's surface

• Metamorphic

• Only type that can contain fossils

• Sedimentary

• Formed through heat and pressure

• Extrusive Igneous

• Formed above the Earth's surface

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