Types of Rocks Quiz

What are the three major types of rocks?

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Fossil

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Fossil

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Fossil

What does the Latin word 'Ignis' mean?

• Air

• Fire

• Earth

• Water

How are Intrusive Igneous rocks formed?

• When rocks are exposed to high temperatures and pressures

• When sediments compress over time

• When magma erupts above the Earth's surface and solidifies

• When magma cools down and solidifies inside the Earth's surface

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

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Pumice

What is the process called when rocks change form due to high temperatures and pressures?

• Sedimentation

• Metamorphism

• Erosion

• Crystallization

What is the Taj Mahal in India completely made of?

• Pumice

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Granite