WorksheetsGeology Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What are minerals considered to be in the context of rocks?
Unstable elements
Building blocks
Weathering agents
Erosion products
How are igneous rocks formed?
From the cooling and solidification of lava or magma
From the compaction and cementation of sediments
From rocks changed by heat and pressure
From organic material deposition
What is the characteristic of intrusive igneous rocks?
They form from lava that cools quickly
They contain small or no crystals
They form from magma that cools slowly and have large crystals
They are primarily composed of fossils
What type of igneous rock is granite?
Extrusive
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Intrusive
Which of the following rocks is an example of an extrusive igneous rock?
Schist
Pumice
Slate
Gneiss
What are sedimentary rocks classified by?
Color
Hardness
Size
Age
What is a characteristic feature of metamorphic rocks?
They fully melt before forming
They are formed from organic material
They are changed by heat and/or pressure
They contain air bubbles
Which process leads to the formation of slate from shale?
Cooling
Melting
Heat and pressure
Compaction
