Rock Cycle and Igneous Rocks Quiz

What process transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock in the rock cycle?

• Melting

• Weathering and Erosion

• Heat and/or Pressure

• Solidification

Which process is responsible for transforming igneous rock into sedimentary rock?

• Melting

• Weathering and Erosion

• Heat and/or Pressure

• Compaction and Cementation

What type of sedimentary rock is formed from pebbles, cobbles, and/or boulders embedded in sand, silt, and/or clay?

• Breccia

• Sandstone

• Conglomerate

• Shale

What type of metamorphism is associated with slate?

• Contact

• Regional

• Hydrothermal

• Shock

Which metamorphic rock is formed from the metamorphism of limestone or dolostone?

• Quartzite

• Marble

• Schist

• Gneiss

Which rock is characterized by platy mica crystals visible from the metamorphism of clay or feldspar?

• Slate

• Phyllite

• Schist

• Gneiss

Which sedimentary rock is formed from microscopic to very coarse crystals and precipitates of biologic origin?

• Limestone

• Dolostone

• Rock gypsum

• Shale

Which mineral has a greasy feel and is used in ceramics and paper?

• Talc

• Selenite gypsum

• Halite

• Calcite

What is the distinguishing characteristic of Pyrite?

• Black streak, magnetic

• Green-black streak, fool's gold

• Red-brown streak

• White-yellow streak

Which mineral is commonly used in jewelry and has a red-brown streak?

• Hematite

• Magnetite

• Olivine

• Quartz