Rock Formation Quiz

How many basic types of rocks are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which type of rock is formed when melted rock cools and hardens?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Fossil rock

What happens if melted rock cools very quickly?

• Large crystals form

• Small crystals form

• No crystals form

• The rock remains liquid

What is sedimentary rock formed from?

• Melted rock

• Sediment layers

• Magma

• Lava

Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Basalt

• Sandstone

• Marble

What do scientists often find in sedimentary rock?

• Diamonds

• Fossils

• Gold

• Oil

What happens to rocks when they are buried and heated to high temperatures?

• They melt

• They become sedimentary

• They take on new properties

• They evaporate

What type of rock is formed under a lot of pressure and heat?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

Which rock type is associated with plant and animal fossils?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

What is the result of rocks being squeezed and placed under pressure?

• They melt

• They form igneous rock

• They form metamorphic rock

• They evaporate