by cummerata.marjolaine
Rocks tell the story of our planet, revealing secrets of geological processes over millions of years. This quiz will challenge your ability to identify different types of rocks and understand their unique characteristics. Sharpen your skills and see how many you can get right!
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Rock Identification Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Organic
2. What is the primary characteristic of sedimentary rocks?
They are formed from molten rock.
They are formed under high pressure and temperature.
They are composed of layers of sediment.
They are formed from organic material.
3. Which rock type is marble classified as?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Organic
4. What is the main component of granite?
Quartz
Clay
Sandstone
Limestone
5. Which of the following rocks is known for having a glassy texture?
Basalt
Obsidian
Slate
Gneiss
6. Which sedimentary rock is made primarily of calcite and often contains fossils?
Sandstone
Shale
Limestone
Conglomerate
7. What is the process called when sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks?
Weathering
Erosion
Metamorphism
Deposition
8. Which of the following is an example of a foliated metamorphic rock?
Marble
Quartzite
Slate
Basalt
9. What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of plant material?
Sandstone
Shale
Coal
Limestone
10. Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale?
Quartz
Talc
Diamond
Calcite
11. What is the primary difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
Intrusive rocks form on the surface; extrusive rocks form underground.
Intrusive rocks form underground; extrusive rocks form on the surface.
Intrusive rocks are sedimentary; extrusive rocks are metamorphic.
Intrusive rocks are organic; extrusive rocks are inorganic.
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