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Which type of rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma?
Which type of rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma?
- Igneous rock (correct)
- Metamorphic rock
- Conglomerate rock
- Sedimentary rock
From which type of sediments are sedimentary rocks formed?
From which type of sediments are sedimentary rocks formed?
- Volcanic ash
- Intensely heated rocks
- Mineral particles and binding matrix (correct)
- Magma
What type of rock is formed from other rocks that are changed by intense heat and pressure underground?
What type of rock is formed from other rocks that are changed by intense heat and pressure underground?
- Igneous rock
- Sedimentary rock
- Sandstone
- Metamorphic rock (correct)
What is the main source of the material lime?
What is the main source of the material lime?
Where is sandstone found?
Where is sandstone found?
What occurs when deeply buried sand is exposed to pressure and slightly higher temperatures?
What occurs when deeply buried sand is exposed to pressure and slightly higher temperatures?
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of calcareous shell remains?
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of calcareous shell remains?
Which type of limestone is poorly cemented?
Which type of limestone is poorly cemented?
What process forms tufa?
What process forms tufa?
Which sedimentary rock is distinguished by being fissile and laminated?
Which sedimentary rock is distinguished by being fissile and laminated?
Where is conglomerate most likely to form?
Where is conglomerate most likely to form?
What type of rock is formed when other rock is subjected to weathering?
What type of rock is formed when other rock is subjected to weathering?
Which one of the following is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock?
Which one of the following is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock?
"Riprap" is a common use for which type of rock?
"Riprap" is a common use for which type of rock?
