Rocks and Minerals Mastery Quiz

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Mineral

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is NOT a step in the rock cycle?

• Erosion

• Solidification

• Photosynthesis

• Metamorphism

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What property of minerals refers to the color of its powder when rubbed against a porcelain plate?

• Luster

• Streak

• Cleavage

• Hardness

Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Crystalline

What is the process called when an igneous rock changes into a metamorphic rock?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

Which mineral property is measured on the Mohs scale?

• Luster

• Hardness

• Cleavage

• Density

What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

• Intrusive rocks are formed inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks are formed on the surface.

• Intrusive rocks are always harder than extrusive rocks.

• Extrusive rocks are formed from sediment, while intrusive rocks are not.

• Intrusive rocks are formed from metamorphism, while extrusive rocks are not.

Which of the following rocks would most likely contain fossils?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Crystalline

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What does the term "magma" refer to?

• Molten rock on the Earth's surface

• Solidified volcanic rock

• Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface

• A type of sedimentary rock

Which of the following is a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• They are primarily formed by cooling lava.

• They are composed of layers of sediment.

• They have been changed by heat and pressure.

• They are always softer than igneous rocks.