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Rocks

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The rock cycle 
a)
ends with igneous rock
b)
begins with igneous rocks
c)
ends with metamorphic rocks
d)
has no beginning or end
2.
What is weathering?
a)
The breaking down of rocks
b)
The movement of broken down rocks
c)
The weather
3.
A mineral is a living object
a)
True
b)
False
4.
When inside a volcano, the hot liquid that can cool to form rocks is called __________.
a)
lava
b)
magma
c)
extrusive
d)
liquid goo
5.
In order for a metamorphic rock to form, _______ is needed.
a)
Pressure
b)
Heat 
c)
Heat and Pressure
d)
Weathering
6.
The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.
a)
texture
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
erosion
7.
Which type of rock is formed by weather, erosion, deposition, compaction then cementation.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
All of the above
8.
Which of the following is NOT a rock type?
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Igneous Rock
c)
Metamorphic Rock
d)
Stone Rock
9.
Is magma below or above ground
a)
above
b)
below
10.
Rocks that come from hot lava and magma that is cooled and hardened are called:
a)
Metamorphic
b)
Igneous
c)
Sedementary
d)
Comets