Formation of Rocks Quiz

Which of the following best describes the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

• Weathering and erosion

• Cooling and solidification of magma or lava

• Compaction and cementation of sediments

• Metamorphism under high heat and pressure

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• None of the above

Which of the following processes is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting and solidification

• Heat and pressure

• Weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction

• Recrystallization

What is the name of Investigation 1?

Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering?

• Frost wedging

• Abrasion by wind-blown sand

• Oxidation of iron in rocks

• Breaking of rocks due to plant roots

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical weathering?

• Frost wedging

• Exfoliation

• Hydrolysis

• Abrasion

The process of erosion involves:

• Breaking down of rocks into sediments

• Transporting of sediments from one place to another

• Deposition of sediments

• All of the above

Which of the following agents of erosion is responsible for the formation of glacial valleys and cirques?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

Chemical weathering is most effective in which type of climate?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and dry

• Warm and wet

• Cold and wet

The process of erosion by wind primarily occurs through:

• Plucking

• Abrasion

• Deflation

• Alluviation