Exploring Types of Rocks

Which of the following is a type of igneous rock?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Shale

• Sandstone

What process forms sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Cooling

• Compaction and cementation

• Metamorphism

Which type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Glassy texture

• Layered appearance

• Large crystals

• Vesicular texture

What is the primary mineral found in limestone?

• Quartz

• Feldspar

• Calcite

• Mica

Which rock is commonly used as a building material and is known for its durability?

• Basalt

• Marble

• Slate

• Gypsum

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Clastic

Which of the following is an example of a clastic sedimentary rock?

• Coal

• Conglomerate

• Basalt

• Gneiss

What is the main agent of metamorphism?

• Water

• Wind

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion

Which type of rock is pumice?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Organic