WorksheetsBoss - C4 Rocks
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Igneous rocks that form as magma that cools underground.
a)
magma
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
2.
_____ is molten or liquid rock underground.
a)
lava
b)
magma
c)
extrusive rock
d)
intrusive rock
3.
______ forms when volcanic material erupts and cools and crystallizes on the Earth's surface.
a)
lava
b)
magma
c)
extrusive rock
d)
intrusive rock
4.
Molten rock that erupts on Earth's surface is called:
a)
lava
b)
magma
c)
extrusive rock
d)
intrusive rock
5.
These are sedimentary rocks that are made up of broken pieces of minerals and rock fragments.
a)
Biochemical Rocks
b)
Chemical Rocks
c)
Clastic Rocks
6.
The weight from the layers of sediment forces out fluids and decreases the space between grains during a process called:
a)
Cementation
b)
Clast or Sediment
c)
Compaction
7.
The broken pieces and fragments of rocks are called:
a)
Cementation
b)
Clast or Sediment
c)
Compaction
8.
The process in which minerals dissolved in water crystallize between sediment grains is called.
a)
Cementation
b)
Clast or Sediment
c)
Compaction
9.
These are sedimentary rock that was formed by organisms or contains the remains of organisms.
a)
Biochemical Rocks
b)
Chemical Rocks
c)
Clastic Rocks
10.
These rocks form when minerals crystallize directly from water.
a)
Biochemical Rocks
b)
Chemical Rocks
c)
Clastic Rocks
11.
These rocks contain parallel layers of flat and elongated minerals.
a)
Contact Metamorphism
b)
Foliated Rocks
c)
Non Foliated Rocks
d)
Plastic Deformation
e)
Regional Metamorphism
12.
This is the formation of extremely large metamorphic rocks that are hundreds of square kilometers in size.
a)
Contact Metamorphism
b)
Foliated Rocks
c)
Non Foliated Rocks
d)
Plastic Deformation
e)
Regional Metamorphism
13.
This is a permanent change in shape by bending and folding.
a)
Contact Metamorphism
b)
Foliated Rocks
c)
Non Foliated Rocks
d)
Plastic Deformation
e)
Regional Metamorphism
14.
This is the process where magma comes in contact with existing rock, and its thermal energy and gases interact with the surrounding rock.
a)
Contact Metamorphism
b)
Foliated Rocks
c)
Non Foliated Rocks
d)
Plastic Deformation
e)
Regional Metamorphism
15.
These metamorphic rocks have mineral grains with a random, interlocking texture.
a)
Contact Metamorphism
b)
Foliated Rocks
c)
Non Foliated Rocks
d)
Plastic Deformation
e)
Regional Metamorphism
16.
Which process produces igneous rock from lava?
a)
cooling
b)
deformation
c)
erosion
d)
heating
17.
Which label on the diagram indicates magma?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
Which process is shown in panel C of this diagram?
a)
sedimentation
b)
deposition
c)
cementation
d)
cooling
19.
_____ is molten or liquid rock underground.
a)
magma
b)
deposited
c)
conmposition
d)
grain
e)
lava
20.
The grain size and the way grains fit together in a rock is called:
a)
texture
b)
deposited
c)
composition
d)
grain
e)
lava
21.
The material that makes up rocks is called it's:
a)
composition
b)
deposited
c)
grain
d)
lava
e)
magma
22.
The fragments that make up a rock are called:
a)
grain
b)
deposited
c)
composition
d)
lava
e)
magma
23.
_____ is rock material that forms where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces or dissolved in water as rocks erode.
a)
sediment
b)
deposited
c)
composition
d)
grain
e)
lava
24.
Molten rock that erupts on Earth's surface is called:
a)
lava
b)
deposited
c)
composition
d)
grain
e)
magma
25.
This is a natural, solid mixture of minerals or grains.
a)
rock
b)
deposited
c)
composition
d)
grain
e)
lava
26.
This is when sediment or rock is added to a landform.
a)
deposited
b)
composition
c)
grain
d)
lava
e)
magma
27.
The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock is called:
a)
rock cycle
b)
deposited
c)
composition
d)
grain
e)
lava
28.
This rock forms when sediment is compressed.
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
29.
An existing rock morphs, or changes, from extreme heat and pressure.
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
30.
Formed from magma
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
31.
Results from the cementation of sediment.
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
32.
Forms from lava
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
33.
Most likely to be formed in a stream.
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
34.
The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock is called:
a)
rock cycle
b)
deposited
c)
compostion
d)
grain
e)
lava
35.
This is when sediment or rock is added to a landform.
a)
deposited
b)
compostion
c)
grain
d)
lava
e)
magma
36.
This is a natural, solid mixture of minerals or grains.
a)
rock
b)
deposited
c)
compostion
d)
grain
e)
lava
37.
Molten rock that erupts on Earth's surface is called:
a)
lava
b)
deposited
c)
compostion
d)
grain
e)
magma
38.
The fragments inside that make up all rocks are called:
a)
grain
b)
deposited
c)
compostion
d)
lava
e)
magma
39.
The material that makes up rocks is called it's:
a)
compostion
b)
deposited
c)
grain
d)
lava
e)
magma
40.
The grain size and the way grains fit together in a rock is called:
a)
texture
b)
deposited
c)
compostion
d)
grain
e)
lava
41.
_____ is molten or liquid rock underground.
a)
magma
b)
deposited
c)
compostion
d)
grain
e)
lava
42.
Igneous rocks that form as magma that cools underground
a)
intrusive rock
b)
extrusive rock
c)
Biochemical Rocks
d)
Cementation
e)
Chemical Rocks
43.
These metamorphic rocks have mineral grains with a random, interlocking texture.
a)
Non Foliated Rocks
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Biochemical Rocks
e)
Cementation
44.
_____ is igneous rock that forms when volcanic material erupts and cools and crystallizes on Earth's surface.
a)
extrusive rock
b)
intrusive rock
c)
Biochemical Rocks
d)
Cementation
e)
Chemical Rocks
45.
These are sedimentary rocks that are made up of broken pieces of minerals and rock fragments.
a)
Clastic Rocks
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Biochemical Rocks
e)
Cementation
46.
The weight from the layers of sediment forces out fluids and decreases the space between grains during a process called:
a)
Compaction
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Biochemical Rocks
e)
Cementation
47.
The process in which minerals dissolved in water crystallize between sediment grains is called:
a)
Cementation
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Biochemical Rocks
e)
Chemical Rocks
48.
These are sedimentary rocks that was formed by organisms or contains the remains of organisms.
a)
Biochemical Rocks
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Cementation
e)
Chemical Rocks
49.
These sedimentary rocks form when minerals crystallize directly from water.
a)
Chemical Rocks
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Biochemical Rocks
e)
Cementation
50.
These metamorphic rocks contain parallel layers of flat and elongated minerals.
a)
Foliated Rocks
b)
extrusive rock
c)
intrusive rock
d)
Biochemical Rocks
e)
Cementation
51.
From the rock cycle, what are the processes that directly lead to the formation of sedimentary rock?
a)
Deposition, compaction, and cementation lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.
b)
Only melting can lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.
c)
Only heat and pressure can lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.
d)
Only cooling and crystallization can lead to the formation of sedimentary rock.
52.
Which of the following would be classified as a clastic rock?
a)
quartz
b)
conglomerate
c)
topaz
d)
magma
53.
Which process produces igneous rock from lava?
a)
cooling
b)
deformation
c)
erosion
d)
heating
54.
Which igneous rock forms slowly allowing large crystals to form?
a)
Intrusive
b)
Extrusive
c)
Clastic
d)
Foliated
55.
Which igneous rock forms so quickly that no, or very small, crystals form?
a)
Intrusive
b)
Extrusive
c)
Clastic
d)
Foliated
56.
This rock forms when sediment is compressed.
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
57.
Forms from extreme heat and pressure.
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
58.
Formed from magma.
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
59.
Results from the cementation of sediment.
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
60.
Most likely to be formed from existing solid rock underground.
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
61.
Most likely to be formed in a stream
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
62.
Forms from lava.
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamporphic
c)
Sedimentary
63.
The rock cycle is
a)
a form of plastic deformation
b)
the process during which crystallization occurs
c)
a method of classifying rocks by how they form
d)
the series of processes that change one type of rock into another
64.
Metamorphic rocks
a)
form when magma contacts other rocks
b)
forma s the result of melting and cooling
c)
are always foliated and have a clastic texture
d)
form as the result of great pressure and/or temperature
65.
Contact metamorphism occurs when magma
a)
cools
b)
erupts on Earth's surface
c)
cause the formation of mountains
d)
touches existing rock underground
66.
_____ occurs as the result of pressure on loose sediment
a)
Compaction
b)
Cementation
c)
Crystillization
d)
Metamorphism
67.
Which process is shown in panel C of this diagram?
a)
Sedimentation
b)
Deposition
c)
Cementation
d)
Cooling
68.
From observing the sequence in the diagram, what type of rock is being formed?
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Lava
d)
Sedimentary
69.
In which environment would sedimentary rocks most likely form?
a)
close to a magma chamber
b)
in a body of water on Earth's surface
c)
in an area undergoing mountain building
d)
near rocks exposed to plastic deformation
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