Rock Types and Formation Quiz with Video

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Volcanic, and Sedimentary

• Sedimentary, Volcanic, and Metamorphic

• Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary

• Igneous, Metamorphic, and Volcanic

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• By cooling of molten rock

• By layers of rocks and dirt being squeezed together

• By chemical changes due to heat and pressure

• By volcanic eruptions

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Basalt

• Granite

Which rock type is likely the weakest among the three main types?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

What causes the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Cooling of lava

• Layers of rocks and dirt being squeezed together

• Erosion by wind and water

• Heat from magma and pressure from overlying rocks

Which type of rock is formed by the cooling and hardening of molten rock?

• Volcanic

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

What is molten rock called when it is underground?

• Magma

• Basalt

• Granite

• Lava

What is the rock cycle?

• The process of rocks being eroded by wind and water

• The process of rocks melting and cooling

• The continuous process of rock formation and transformation

• The process of rocks being compressed under pressure

Which of the following is an example of igneous rock?

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

What is the main factor that differentiates the three types of rocks?

• Their color

• Their size

• Their location

• Their formation process