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The Study of Rocks.

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Rock Cycle is described as _____

a)

a process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic forms.

b)

a cycle that involves only the formation of igneous rocks.

c)

a process that only occurs in volcanic regions.

d)

a cycle that describes the weathering of rocks without any transformation.

2.

_____ are the 3 types of rocks.

a)

Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

b)

Igneous, Sedimentary, Volcanic

c)

Igneous, Metamorphic, Volcanic

d)

Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Volcanic

3.

List the 3 types of rocks.

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4.

Each type is formed by _____

a)

a specific process

b)

random chance

c)

external factors

d)

unknown reasons

5.

Explain how rock formation and the tectonic cycle are connected. _____

a)

They are connected through the process of plate tectonics, which leads to the formation of different types of rocks.

b)

They are not connected in any way.

c)

The tectonic cycle only affects the weather, not rock formation.

d)

Rock formation is solely dependent on volcanic activity, not tectonic movements.

6.

Granite, basalt, limestone, sandstone, quartzite, and marble are formed by _____.

a)

igneous processes

b)

sedimentary processes

c)

metamorphic processes

d)

all of the above

7.

Name the three types of rocks.

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8.

A ripple mark is defined as _____.

a)

a series of small ridges formed on sand by the action of water or wind

b)

a type of geological fault

c)

a type of sedimentary rock

d)

a type of fossil

9.

Different rocks are found in _____ in Ireland.

a)

Connemara

b)

Dublin

c)

Cork

d)

Galway

10.

_____ & explain rock exploitation in Ireland.

a)

Describe

b)

Analyze

c)

Summarize

d)

Critique

11.

Name 6 different rocks found in Ireland.

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12.

The most common rock in Ireland is _____.

a)

Limestone

b)

Granite

c)

Sandstone

d)

Basalt

13.

The positive and negatives of the rock exploitation methods discussed are _____

a)

not specified in the question

b)

irrelevant to the topic

c)

not applicable

d)

not mentioned

14.

Describe & explain the social, economic and environmental consequences of rock exploitation in Ireland and abroad.

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15.

What are 3 methods of rock exploitation?

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16.

The Tara Mines are located in _____

a)

Ireland

b)

Australia

c)

Canada

d)

South Africa