7 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a main category of rock?
Composite rock
What is the role of heat and pressure in metamorphosis?
To form metamorphic rock
What are the main processes involved in rock formation and change?
Erosion and weathering
What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock?
Intrusive rock forms from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rock forms from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of rocks?
They are affected by heat and pressure
What is the purpose of describing rocks and their composition?
To understand their different characteristics
What is the significance of identifying the three main categories of rock?
To classify them based on their mineral composition
This quiz will test your knowledge on rocks and their composition, including understanding their different characteristics and identifying the three main categories of rock. It will also assess your ability to use characteristics to classify and identify different types of rock. Additionally, the quiz will cover the layers of the Earth, the processes involved in rock formation and change, as well as the processes that form sedimentary rock.
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