Types of Rocks Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of igneous rocks?

• Layering

• Fossils

• Crystalline texture

• Banding

Which of the following is NOT a type of metamorphic rock?

• Marble

• Slate

• Quartzite

• Obsidian

What type of rock is formed from the remains of living organisms?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

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Metamorphic rocks are primarily formed through which of the following processes?

• Erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Cooling of magma

• Compaction of sediments

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes sedimentary rocks from igneous and metamorphic rocks?

• They are formed from molten material.

• They are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

• They are formed under extreme heat and pressure.

• They contain crystals.

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Organic

Which process is responsible for the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Weathering and erosion

• Crystallization

• Metamorphism

Which of the following is a common example of a sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Basalt

• Limestone

• Schist

Which of the following rocks is classified as an igneous rock?

• Sandstone

• Gneiss

• Pumice

• Shale

What type of rock is formed when existing rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic