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Exploring Rocks and Minerals

Authored by April Torres

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11th Grade

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Exploring Rocks and Minerals
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process of igneous rock formation?

Igneous rocks are formed from the erosion of sediment.

Igneous rocks form through the melting of existing rocks under pressure.

Igneous rocks are created by the compression of organic materials.

Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name two types of igneous rocks.

Intrusive and extrusive rocks

Limestone and sandstone

Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

Granite and basalt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main characteristics of sedimentary rocks?

Sedimentary rocks are the hardest type of rock.

Sedimentary rocks are characterized by their layered structure, formation from sediments, presence of fossils, and softer texture.

Igneous rocks are formed from volcanic activity.

Metamorphic rocks are always layered and contain fossils.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do sedimentary rocks form?

Sedimentary rocks form from volcanic activity.

Sedimentary rocks are created through the process of metamorphism.

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

Sedimentary rocks are formed by the cooling of magma.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe the processes involved in metamorphic rock formation.

Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks through heat, pressure, and chemical processes.

Metamorphic rocks are formed from volcanic activity.

Metamorphic rocks are created by the cooling of magma.

Metamorphic rocks are formed through erosion and sedimentation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between contact and regional metamorphism?

Regional metamorphism is caused solely by volcanic activity.

Contact metamorphism affects entire continents.

Contact metamorphism occurs only underwater.

Contact metamorphism is localized and caused by heat from magma, while regional metamorphism is widespread and caused by pressure and temperature changes over large areas.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List the stages of the rock cycle.

Volcanic activity

Plate tectonics

Igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, weathering, erosion, melting, and crystallization.

Fossilization

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