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Rocks and Rock Cycle

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These are called fire rocks. They have formed either underground or above ground

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

2.

When the magma appears above the earth, it is called ________.

a)

lava

b)

hot liquid rock

c)

volcano liquid

3.

These are also called transformed rocks.

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

4.

These are called layered rocks.

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

5.

What is needed to transform the mineral structure and physical properties of a rock?

a)

force and pressure

b)

intense heat and pressure

c)

magnet and pressure

6.

Which type of rock is the strongest of all the three groups?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

7.

Basalt rocks are dense and dark but not shiny. What type of rock is it?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

8.

Marble rocks are formed from limestones. They are good for decorating and carving. What type of rock is marble?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

9.

Gneiss is changed from granite, which is an igneous rock. What type of rock is it?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

10.

Sandstone rocks are small grains of granite cemented together. We use them as building stones. What type of rock is it?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

11.

Obsidian rocks are glossy and sharp. They are formed after lava cools quickly above the ground. What kind of rock is it?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

12.

Limestones are packed with dead sea animals and shells. We use them to make concrete. What type of rock is limestone?

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks