School of Rock

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

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Limestone

Which process describes the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Metamorphism

• Erosion

• Lithification

• Weathering

What is the main component of limestone?

• Quartz

• Calcite

• Feldspar

• Mica

Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Granite

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What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down by natural forces such as wind and water?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which rock type is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions, altering its mineral composition?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Basalt

What is the primary agent of chemical weathering in rocks?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Sunlight

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Which mineral is commonly used to determine the hardness of a rock?

• Talc

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Gypsum

What is the name of the scale used to measure the hardness of minerals?

• Richter scale

• Mohs scale

• Beaufort scale

• Fujita scale

Which rock cycle process involves the cooling and crystallization of magma?

• Sedimentation

• Metamorphism

• Igneous intrusion

• Compaction