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Rock Cycle 2

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Obsidian is an example of...

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

2.

Conglomerate is an example of...

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

3.

Coal is an example of...

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

4.

Intrusive & extrusive are 2 types of...

a)

sedimentary

b)

metamorphic

c)

Igneous

5.

Foliated & non-foliated are 2 types of...

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Igneous

6.
This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
7.
This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
8.
Cooling & crystalization produce
a)
igneous rocks
b)
metamorphic rocks
c)
sedimentary rocks
9.
True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
sediments
11.
What are the 3 major types of rocks?
a)
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
c)
magma, lava, crystals
12.
The process by which igneous rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
melting and cooling
c)
weathering and erosion
13.
The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
erosion and deposition
c)
melting and cooling
14.
The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.
a)
texture
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
erosion
15.

Which rock can shale transform into by heat and pressure and minerals are arranged in bands/planes?

a)

nonfoliated metamorphic

b)

foliated metamorphic

c)

organic sedimentary

d)

intrusive igneous

16.
True/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.
a)
True
b)
False