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Rocks

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What factors can lead to the formation of a sedimentary rock?

a)

evaporation and precipitation

b)

melting and solidification

c)

extreme heat and pressure

2.

Describe the texture of breccia.

a)

vesicular

b)

clastic

c)

crystalline

d)

bioclastic

3.

Describe the method of lithification for sandstone.

a)

melting and solidification

b)

compaction and cementation

c)

evaporation and precipitation

d)

extreme heat and pressure

4.

Which of the following is an organically formed sedimentary rock?

a)

obsidian

b)

coal

c)

siltstone

d)

shale

5.

Describe the texture of dolostone.

a)

clastic

b)

bioclastic

c)

glassy

d)

crystalline

6.

Which of the following is a chemically formed sedimentary rock?

a)

marble

b)

breccia

c)

rock salt

d)

quartz

7.

Describe the method of lithification for rock gypsum?

a)

melting and solidification

b)

extreme heat and pressure

c)

compaction and cementation

d)

evaporation and precipitation

8.

Describe the texture of limestone.

a)

bioclastic

b)

clastic

c)

vesicular

d)

glassy

9.

Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of magma or lava?

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

d)

bioclastic

10.

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock.

a)

smooth

b)

coarse

c)

vesicular

d)

glassy

11.

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock.

a)

glassy

b)

rough

c)

vesicular

d)

coarse

12.

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock (grain size 1-10 mm).

a)

vesicular

b)

glassy

c)

fine

d)

coarse

13.

Describe the texture of the following igneous rock (grain size < 1mm).

a)

glassy

b)

fine

c)

coarse

d)

vesicular

14.

Describe the mineral composition of the following igneous rock.

a)

felsic

b)

mafic

15.

Describe the environment of formation for the following igneous rock (grain size > 10 mm).

a)

intrusive

b)

extrusive

16.

Describe the environment of formation for the following igneous rock.

a)

intrusive

b)

extrusive

17.

Describe the rate of cooling for the following igneous rock (grain size 1-10 mm).

a)

slow cooling

b)

rapid cooling

18.

Describe the environment of formation for the following igneous rock (grain size 1-10 mm).

a)

above ground

b)

below ground

19.

Describe the environment of formation for the following igneous rock (grain size < 1 mm).

a)

above ground

b)

below ground

20.

Describe the rate of cooling for the following igneous rock.

a)

slow cooling

b)

rapid cooling

21.

What is the significance of rocks in ancient civilizations?

a)

They were used as tools and weapons

b)

They were primarily decorative

c)

They were used only for religious purposes

d)

They had no significance

22.

Which type of rock is most commonly used in the construction of historical monuments?

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Volcanic rock

23.

How did the study of rocks contribute to the development of early trade routes?

a)

Rocks were traded as currency

b)

Rocks helped in navigation

c)

Rocks indicated the presence of valuable minerals

d)

Rocks were used to build roads

24.

What role did rocks play in the development of early human settlements?

a)

They were used to build shelters

b)

They were used to make clothing

c)

They were used to store food

d)

They were used to create art

25.

In what way did rocks influence ancient art and culture?

a)

Rocks were used as canvases for paintings

b)

Rocks were ignored in art

c)

Rocks were used only for sculptures

d)

Rocks were used to make musical instruments