Igneous Rocks Quiz

What is an igneous rock?

• A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

• A rock formed from the compression of sand and mud.

• A rock formed from the accumulation of plant material.

• A rock formed from the evaporation of water.

What is an extrusive igneous rock?

• A rock that forms from the cooling of magma within the Earth's lithosphere.

• A rock that forms from the cooling of lava on Earth's surface.

• A rock that forms from the cooling of water on Earth's surface.

• A rock that forms from the cooling of air within the Earth's lithosphere.

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

• Batholith

• Laccolith

• Lava flow

• Dike

How do extrusive rocks cool over time?

• Slowly

• Quickly

• At a moderate pace

• Not at all

What is an intrusive igneous rock?

• A rock that forms from the cooling of lava on Earth's surface.

• A rock that forms from the cooling of magma within the Earth's lithosphere.

• A rock that forms from the cooling of water on Earth's surface.

• A rock that forms from the cooling of air within the Earth's lithosphere.

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

• Volcano

• Lava flow

• Batholith

• Vent

How do intrusive rocks cool over time?

• Quickly

• Slowly

• At a moderate pace

• Not at all

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What process is responsible for the formation of igneous rocks from liquid rock?

• Evaporation

• Crystallization

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

What happens to minerals as an igneous rock cools into a solid form?

• They dissolve in water

• They form intergrown crystals

• They evaporate into the atmosphere

• They turn into gas

What does the texture and type of crystals in an igneous rock depend on?

• The color of the rock

• The environment in which it formed

• The age of the rock

• The size of the rock