Rocks Yr8

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

• Sedimentary rock
• Igneous rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Volcanic rock

Which process involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces through physical means such as temperature changes and pressure?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition
• Sedimentation

What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat, pressure, or chemical processes?

• Igneous rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Volcanic rock

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

• Granite
• Basalt
• Limestone
• Obsidian

What process involves the solidification of magma or lava to form igneous rocks?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Crystallization

Which rock is formed from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time?

• Igneous rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Volcanic rock

What process involves the movement of weathered rock particles by wind, water, or ice?

• Erosion
• Weathering
• Deposition
• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Formed from cooling and solidification of magma
• Contain fossils
• Undergo extreme heat and pressure
• Have a crystalline structure

What type of rock is marble an example of?

• Igneous rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Volcanic rock

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

• Slate
• Marble
• Basalt
• Sandstone