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Types of Rocks (Quiz 1.6)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Rocks can change throughout many different processes through the rock cycle. Which of the following does not contribute in the changes of rocks?

a)

compaction

b)

deposition

c)

melting

d)

weathering

2.

The processes involved in the rock cycle include all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

compaction

b)

condensation

c)

erosion

d)

weathering

3.

How does extrusive igneous rock differ from intrusive igneous rock?


I. Extrusive igneous rock cools quickly and fine-grained in texture while intrusive igneous rock cools slowly and coarse-grained in texture.

II. Extrusive igneous rock cools slowly and coarse-grained in texture while intrusive igneous rock cools quickly and fine-grained in texture.

a)

I

b)

II

c)

I and II

d)

none of the above

4.

All of the following conditions in Earth can cause metamorphic rocks to form EXCEPT:

a)

exposure to air

b)

heat

c)

pressure

d)

the presence of hot, watery fluids

5.

How does sedimentary rock form?

a)

formed because of changes in temperature and pressure, or the presence of hot watery fluids

b)

formed from foliated igneous rock

c)

formed from magma

d)

formed when loose materials become pressed or cemented together or when minerals form from solutions

6.

There are different types of rocks. What type of sedimentary rock is formed from broken fragments of pre-existing minerals and rocks?

a)

chemical rocks

b)

clastic rocks

c)

inorganic rocks

d)

organic rocks

7.

Which type of metamorphic rock occurs when liquid rock comes into contact with other rocks?

a)

allied metamorphism

b)

contact metamorphism

c)

contract metamorphism

d)

regional metamorphism

8.

Which statement about rock is TRUE?

a)

A rock is always made of molten material.

b)

A rock is always a mixture of minerals, organic matter, volcanic glass, or other materials.

c)

A rock is always formed by heat and pressure.

d)

A rock is always either igneous or sedimentary.

9.

What metamorphic rocks comes from hard sandstone?

a)

marble

b)

schist

c)

slate

d)

quartzite

10.

What sedimentary rock formed from the mixture of smooth round stones and pebbles?

a)

arkose

b)

chert

c)

conglomerate

d)

shale