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Type of rocks and how some rocks are formed

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three different types of rocks?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

d)

Moon rocks

2.

Which are the example of igneous rock? Choose two correct answers!

a)

Marble

b)

Granite

c)

Pumice

d)

Gemstone

3.

Igneous rocks formed when magma come out of a volcano and then cools down and solidifies.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

We can find sedimentary rocks on the ocean and lake bed.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Choose two examples of sedimentary rocks!

a)

Sandstone

b)

Coal

c)

Granite

d)

gemstone

6.

Slate and marbles are the examples of . . .

a)

Metamorphic rocks

b)

Igneous rocks

c)

Sedimentary rocks

7.

Rocks come in many different sizes, shapes and colours.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Choose two correct statements to describe a granite.

a)

It is speckled and covered with small spots.

b)

It is shiny and transparent.

c)

It is hard and waterproof.

9.

Which rock can be polished and made smooth?

a)
b)
c)
10.

Which type of the rocks below can be cut into thin sheets and use as a roof of the building?

a)

gravel

b)

gemstone

c)

slate

11.

Basalt is formed from the Cooling of lava

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Quartzite are formed when rock pieces are combined together with minerals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Limestones are formed when rock pieces are combined together with minerals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE