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Rock Classification Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the type of rock that forms from molten material

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

2.

Extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks are determined by

a)

the thickness of the molten material

b)

the air temperature

c)

the rate at which the molten material cools/hardens

3.

Intrusive igneous rocks form

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Batholiths and laccoliths

c)

Fossils

4.

Identify this type of igneous rock.

a)

Intrusive

b)

Extrusive

5.

Metamorphic rocks are formed from (select all that apply)

a)

compaction and cementation

b)

increased pressure

c)

increased temperature

d)

the addition or loss of fluids

e)

the cooling of molten material

6.

Select all characteristics of contact metamorphism

a)

occurs when minerals and sediment are squeezed together

b)

occurs when magma forces its way through the crust

c)

does not involve an increase of pressure

d)

does not involve an increase in temperature

7.

Regional metamorphism is the result of

a)

molten material cooling very fast

b)

tectonic plate movement

c)

decreased temperature

8.

Sedimentary rocks are formed by

a)

the cooling of molten material

b)

increased temperature and pressure

c)

the addition of loss of fluids

d)

the compaction and cementation of sediments

9.

Which type of rock are fossils found?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

10.

What type of rock is located in the image?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary