Geology Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Fossilized

What process forms sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Weathering and erosion

• Cooling and solidification

• Heat and pressure

Which type of rock is formed by cooling and solidifying magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Mineral

What is the primary agent responsible for transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Weathering

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which of the following processes can break down rocks into smaller particles?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

Which rock type is most likely to contain fossils?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Obsidian

What do you call the process by which sedimentary rocks are pressed together over time?

• Crystallization

• Compaction

• Cementation

• Deposition

Which rock can form from limestone under high pressure and temperature?

• Granite

• Marble

• Basalt

• Sandstone

What is magma called once it reaches the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Basalt

• Granite

• Pumice

Which of the following is a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• Layering of sediments

• Fossils

• Crystals arranged in parallel bands

• Air pockets