Types of Rocks Quiz

What is the difference between magma and lava?

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• From the accumulation and cementation of sediments

• From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava

• From the alteration of pre-existing rocks

• Through the alignment of minerals

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• From the alteration of pre-existing rocks due to high temperatures and pressures

• From the accumulation of sediments

• Through the alignment of minerals

How are igneous rocks classified?

• By their size

• By their location of formation

• By their hardness

• By their color

Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?

• Shale

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Limestone

What are the three categories of sedimentary rocks based on their formation process?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

• Clastic, Chemical, Organic

• Granite, Basalt, Obsidian

• Intrusive, Extrusive, Foliated

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Quartzite

• Marble

• Slate

• Limestone

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Granite, Basalt, Obsidian

• Sandstone, Limestone, Shale

• Magma, Lava, Sediments

How are igneous rocks formed?

• Through the alignment of minerals

• From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava

• By alteration due to high temperatures and pressures

• From the accumulation of sediments

What distinguishes intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks?

• Their mineral composition

• Their location of formation

• Their crystal size

• Their color