Yosemite National Park Quiz

Which rock type is most commonly formed at the Earth's surface?

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Quartz

What is the characteristic feature of Sentinel Rock?

• A deep cave

• A towering granite spire

• A wide plateau

• A flowing river

What is the main factor in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Water flow

• Wind erosion

• Heat and pressure

• Volcanic activity

Which rock is NOT typically found as a metamorphic rock in Yosemite?

• Slate

• Quartzite

• Marble

• Granite

Which rock type includes shale?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

What is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Formed from layers of sediment

• Formed from cooled lava

• Formed under high pressure

• Formed from mineral crystals

Which of these rocks is typically formed in water environments?

• Shale

• Basalt

• Marble

• Granite

What is a common feature of sedimentary rocks?

• Layering

• Crystalline structure

• Glassy texture

• Large crystals

What natural feature shaped Yosemite's landscape during the Ice Age?

• Rivers

• Glaciers

• Wind

• Volcanoes

What type of valleys did glaciers carve in Yosemite?

• V-shaped valleys

• U-shaped valleys

• Flat plains

• Circular basins