Geography Rocks Quiz

What are the three main categories of rocks based on their formation?

• Volcanic, Igneous, Metamorphic

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Volcanic

• Igneous, Volcanic, Sedimentary

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

What is the primary source of igneous rocks?

• Sediments

• Magma

• Wind

• Water

How are igneous rocks classified?

• By weight

• By size

• By texture

• By color

What process turns sediment fragments into sedimentary rocks?

• Metamorphism

• Lithification

• Erosion

• Weathering

Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock formation?

• Mechanically formed

• Organically formed

• Chemically formed

• Thermally formed

What causes the transformation of rocks into metamorphic rocks?

• Sedimentation

• Cooling and solidification

• Pressure and temperature

• Erosion and weathering

What is the term for the process where rocks change form due to pressure and heat?

• Sedimentation

• Lithification

• Metamorphism

• Erosion

What is the difference between contact and regional metamorphism?

• Contact involves direct contact with magma, regional does not

• Both involve direct contact with magma

• Neither involves direct contact with magma

• Regional involves direct contact with magma, contact does not

What is foliation in metamorphic rocks?

• Large mineral grains

• Smooth and small grains

• Clear pattern of layers or lines

• Random patches of shades

How can you identify non-foliated metamorphic rocks?

• By their large mineral grains

• By their clear pattern of layers

• By their random patches of shades

• By their smooth texture