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Chapter Nine Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What are the 3 major types of rocks?
a)
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
c)
Brown, Red, Gray
d)
Streak, Hardness, Breakage
4.
When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.
a)
Compaction
b)
Cementation
c)
Weathering
d)
Erosion
5.
The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
erosion and deposition
c)
melting and cooling
6.
The process by which igneous rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
melting and cooling
c)
weathering and erosion
7.
The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.
a)
texture
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
erosion
8.
_______ rock forms from magma/lava
a)
Metamorphic
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Igneous
9.
During the rock cycle, what forms when the magma cools?
a)
igneous rocks
b)
sedimentary rock
c)
metamorphic rock
d)
foliated rock
10.

A model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock.

a)

Fall Zone

b)

Weathering/ Erosion/ Deposition

c)

Rock Cycle

d)

Soil Profile

11.

Rock formed from sediments, such as sand, pebbles, shells and remains of dead plants / animals; often deposited in layers

a)

Regolith

b)

Sedimentary Rock

c)

Igneous Rock

d)

Metamorphic Rock

12.

Rock formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens. Found near volcanoes and fissures; can have crystals.

a)

Metamorphic Rock

b)

Igneous Rock

c)

Sedimentary Rock

d)

Regolith Rock

13.

A rock consists of two or more minerals.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

There are ________ different types of rock that all basically come from the same materials.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

many

15.

Physical properties of igneous rock include

a)

cementation of smaller rocks

b)

layers

c)

crystals

d)

ribbons

16.

According to this diagram, igneous rock can form into sedimentary rock by ______ way(s).

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

no

17.

According to the diagram, Igneous rock becomes Metamorphic by melting and cooling.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Limestone is a(n) ________ rock.

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

cemented

d)

metamorphic

19.

Basalt is a(n) _______ rock:

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

cemented

d)

metamorphic

20.
What type of rock forms from cementation and compaction close to or on earth's surface?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Igneous
21.
What type of rock forms from heat and pressure deep inside earth's surface?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Igneous
22.
What type of rock forms from lava that has cooled at or near earth's surface?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Igneous
23.
Intrusive rock derives from________.
a)
Above ground 
b)
Below ground 
c)
Under water 
d)
Neither 
24.
What does the Moh's scale measure?
a)
Luster 
b)
Density
c)
Hardness
d)
Texture 
25.
Which mineral has a Moh's value of 10?
a)
Talc 
b)
Quartz
c)
Diamond 
d)
Calcite
26.

Before lava reaches the surface, the molten material is called ____.

a)

rock

b)

magma

c)

volcanic ash

d)

liquid fire

27.
Which item listed below is not a property of a mineral?
a)
Streak 
b)
Shape 
c)
Luster
d)
Hardness
28.
Extrusive rock is formed__________.
a)
Below ground 
b)
Above ground 
c)
Underwater 
d)
With color 
29.
The color of a minerals powder when it is rubbed against a textile plate is its____________.
a)
Luster 
b)
Streak 
c)
Color 
d)
Shale 
30.
A mineral that breaks cleanly over a smooth plane is considered______________.
a)
Point 
b)
Fracture 
c)
Breakage 
d)
Cleavage 
31.
_________________ is the process that involves the movement of soil and rocks.
a)
Weathering 
b)
Erosion 
c)
Deposition 
d)
Waves 
32.
Dull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?
a)
luster
b)
color
c)
streak
d)
cleavage
33.
What does inorganic mean?
a)
Something that is living
b)
Something that is dead, but was once living
c)
Something that was never living
d)
Something that was once dead and is now alive
34.
What is the relationship between a rock and a mineral?
a)
Rocks are made up of minerals.
b)
Minerals are made up of rocks.
c)
Rocks are on the Earth's surface. Minerals are found underground.
d)
Rocks and minerals are different names for the same thing.
35.
What is the softest mineral known as?
a)
diamond
b)
talc
c)
graphite
d)
Corundum
36.
Why is coal not considered a mineral?
a)
It is not a solid
b)
It is man-made
c)
It is not inorganic
d)
It is made of carbon
37.
The most obvious, but also least useful property when identifying minerals is?
a)
Streak
b)
Luster
c)
Cleavage
d)
Color
38.
Which of these substances is a mineral?
a)
sandstone
b)
granite
c)
quartz
d)
coal
39.
Which process forms the mineral halite?
a)
the slow crystallization of magma deep in the crust
b)
the cementing together of sediment particles
c)
the hardening of lava in seawater
d)
the evaporation of seawater
40.
One rock was formed from rapidly cooling lava and is smooth and glassy. The other rock was formed from slow-cooling magma, so has large crystals. Which rock property is represented by these characteristics?
a)
color
b)
texture
c)
fracture
d)
hardness

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