Rocks and Minerals- Lesson #1

Limestone is a type of what kind of rock?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

Which of these rocks is formed from sediment?

• Marble

• Limestone

• Granite

• Obsidian

Metamorphic rocks are formed from which types of rocks?

• Only igneous rocks

• Only sedimentary rocks

• Sedimentary and/or igneous rocks

• Only volcanic rocks

What is the main characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• They are formed from lava

• They have layers of sand

• They have been changed by heat and pressure

• They are found only in deserts

What type of rock is marble?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

What gives marble its unique, swirl pattern?

• Water erosion

• Wind patterns

• Clay, silt, and sand

• Plant roots

What is the primary use of marble in art?

• Painting

• Sculpting

• Weaving

• Printing

What is the original rock from which marble forms?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Slate

• Quartzite

What is a characteristic of marble that makes it last a long time?

• It is shiny.

• It is durable.

• It is flexible.

• It is soft.

Which of the following is NOT a use of marble mentioned in the text?

• Floors

• Walls

• Statues

• Countertops