Igneous Rocks Quiz

What is the Greek word from which 'igneous' is derived, and what does it mean?

• Magma - "molten"

• Igneous - "rock"

• Terra - "earth"

• Pyr - "fire"

Where is magma found?

• On the Earth's surface

• Deep inside the Earth

• In the Earth's atmosphere

• On the Earth's crust

What are the two types of igneous rocks?

• Sedimentary and Metamorphic

• Intrusive and Extrusive

• Basaltic and Granitic

• Felsic and Mafic

Why do intrusive rocks have larger crystals compared to extrusive rocks?

• They cool more quickly

• They are more dense

• They cool more slowly

• They are less dense

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

• Magma is found on Earth's surface, while lava is found below the surface

• Magma is a type of sedimentary rock, while lava is igneous

• Magma is found below Earth's surface, while lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface

• There is no difference; they are the same

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What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock formation mentioned in the text?

• Arenal volcano in Costa Rica

• El Capitan in Yosemite National Park

• Stromboli Island in Sicily, Italy

• Merced River in Yosemite National Park

Where did the lava in the last picture come from?

• A volcano on Arenal, Costa Rica

• A volcano on Stromboli Island, south of Sicily, Italy

• A volcano in Yosemite National Park

• A volcano on Merced River

What is obsidian?

• A type of sedimentary rock

• A volcanic glass that is an extrusive igneous rock

• A mineral found in granite

• A fossilized plant material

Where did the basaltic lava that is mentioned in the text erupt from?

• Mount Vesuvius in Italy

• Mauna Loa in Hawaii

• Piton de la Fournaise in the Indian Ocean

• Yellowstone Caldera in the USA

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an igneous rock?

• Dolerite

• Granite

• Basalt

• Limestone