Rock Cycle Quiz

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

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Mineral

Which rock type is formed from the compaction and cementation of various materials such as gravel, sand, and silt?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Crystal

What is the main agent of metamorphism that changes the mineral composition and texture of rock?

• Wind

• Water

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?

• Solid

• Organic

• Naturally occurring

• Definite chemical composition

What process describes the transition from sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Sedimentation

Which type of igneous rock forms below the Earth's surface?

• Extrusive

• Intrusive

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

What is the term for the repeating cycle of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation?

• Rock cycle

• Mineral cycle

• Sedimentary path

• Metamorphic route

Which mineral is primarily composed of silicon and oxygen?

• Calcite

• Quartz

• Pyrite

• Gypsum

What type of sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation of plant material in swampy areas?

• Sandstone

• Shale

• Coal

• Limestone

Which process involves the dissolving, wearing away, and removal of rock material?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Compaction

• Extrusion