Types of Rocks

What type of rocks are formed from molten matter inside the Earth?

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Igneous Rocks

• Fossil Rocks

The word "Igneous" comes from a Latin word that means what?

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

• Rock

Which type of Igneous rock is formed when magma cools inside the Earth's surface?

• Extrusive Igneous Rocks

• Intrusive Igneous Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

What are Sedimentary Rocks made of?

• Magma

• Sediments

• Fire

• Minerals

Where can Sedimentary Rocks usually be found?

• On mountain tops

• In oceans and lake beds

• In volcanoes

• In outerspace

What process do Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks undergo to become Metamorphic Rocks?

• Erosion

• Compaction

• Metamorphism

• Melting

Which of the following is an example of a Metamorphic Rock?

• Sandstone

• Coal

• Pumice

• Marble

What percentage of the Earth's crust is made of Igneous Rocks?

• 50%

• 75%

• 95%

• 100%

How long does the process of metamorphism typically take?

• A few days

• A few months

• A few hours

• Thousands of years

What type of rock is the Taj Mahal made of?

• Marble

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Pumice