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WorksheetsRocks and Minerals Study Guide
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
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1.
A metamorphic rock was pushed up to the surface of Earth. Over time, particles of the rock wore away and eroded. As the particles were deposited, they formed a new rock. How would the new rock be classified?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
lava
2.
A sedimentary rock was pushed down deep within the Earth. Over time, particles of the rock were pressed down with heat and pressure. As the particles were pressed, they formed a new rock. How would the new rock be classified?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
lava
3.
A sedimentary rock was pushed down deep within the Earth. Over time, particles of the rock were meted down with heat. As the particles were merged in lava, they formed a new rock. How would the new rock be classified?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
lava
4.
Schist is _____________ type of rock as it is created through weathering and erosion.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Magma
5.
Marble is _____________ type of rock as it is created through heat and pressure.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Magma
6.
Obsidian is _____________ type of rock as it is created when lava oozes out of Volcano.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Magma
7.
A rock that cools very quickly when it forms have__________ type of texture.
a)
Layered banded
b)
Large crystals
c)
Smooth and shiny with no visible grain
d)
Coarse grains
8.
In the rock cycle, what type or types of rock can change to form a sedimentary rock?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Any type of ock
9.
In the rock cycle, what type or types of rock can change to form a Igneous rock?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Any type of ock
10.
In the rock cycle, what type or types of rock can change to form a Metamorphic rock?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
d)
Any type of ock
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