Rock Types Quiz

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

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Fossiliferous

What type of rock is marble classified as?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Organic

Granite is an example of which type of rock?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Organic

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Deposition

Which of the following is a characteristic of igneous rocks?

• Layered appearance

• Fossil content

• Crystalline texture

• Composed of pebbles

Slate is formed from which parent rock?

• Limestone

• Shale

• Sandstone

• Granite

Which type of rock can be transformed into a metamorphic rock?

• Only igneous rocks

• Only sedimentary rocks

• Only other metamorphic rocks

• Any type of rock

What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

• Colour

• Grain size

• Mineral composition

• Fossil content

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

• Basalt

• Granite

• Gneiss

• Limestone

Which rock type is commonly used for roofing tiles due to its ability to split into thin sheets?

• Granite

• Basalt

• Slate

• Sandstone