Earth Science: Types of Rocks Quiz
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What is the term for the liquid hot rock that lies below the earth's crust?

  • Granite
  • Basalt
  • Lava
  • Magma (correct)
  • Which of the following is classified as an igneous rock?

  • Pumice (correct)
  • Shale
  • Slate
  • Limestone
  • Which option is a sedimentary rock?

  • Granite
  • Obsidian
  • Sandstone (correct)
  • Marble
  • Which rock type is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock?

    <p>Igneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a metamorphic rock?

    <p>Quartzite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rock is marble classified as?

    <p>Metamorphic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rock is formed by the transformation of limestone?

    <p>Marble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is primarily found in sandstone?

    <p>Quartz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is used as a foot scrubber?

    <p>Pumice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about slate is true?

    <p>It is a metamorphic rock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rock is created from the transformation of limestone?

    <p>Marble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rock is NOT classified as a sedimentary rock?

    <p>Quartzite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding rocks is incorrect?

    <p>Basalt is a sedimentary rock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mineral content of sandstone?

    <p>Quartz and small mineral grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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