School of Rock

What is the primary mineral component of rocks in the Earth's crust?

• Quartz

• Calcite

• Gypsum

• Halite

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

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Basalt

What process describes the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Lithification

• Metamorphism

Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Slate

• Sandstone

What is the main agent of chemical weathering in rocks?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Sunlight

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Which rock cycle process involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Melting

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

What type of rock is marble primarily composed of?

• Quartz

• Calcite

• Feldspar

• Mica

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Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?

• Shale

• Granite

• Limestone

• Gneiss

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

• Lava

• Magma

• Basalt

• Obsidian

Which process is responsible for the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Cooling

• Melting

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion