Rock Structures Quiz

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What is the key factor determining the permeability of rocks?

Composition

Impermeability

Interconnected pore spaces (correct)

Porosity

Which type of rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Granite rocks

Sedimentary rocks

Igneous rocks (correct)

Metamorphic rocks

What is the main process involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Solidification

High temperature

Lithification (correct)

Alteration

Which rock type results from the alteration of pre-existing rocks due to high temperature, pressure, or chemically active fluids?

Marble Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks?

Formation beneath the Earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

Why are impermeable rocks not ideal for fluid flow?

Low porosity and lack of interconnected pore spaces Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock can exhibit structures like crystalline, vesicular, and glassy?

Igneous Rocks Signup and view all the answers

What feature do Sedimentary Rocks often exhibit that reflects the depositional environment?

Bedding Signup and view all the answers

In Metamorphic Rocks, what does foliation refer to?

Parallel alignment of mineral grains Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is generally more resistant to weathering and erosion?

Igneous Rocks Signup and view all the answers

The resistance to weathering varies in Sedimentary Rocks based on which factor?

Type of sediment Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines the permeability of Igneous Rocks?

Porosity and presence of fractures Signup and view all the answers

What determines the composition of a rock?

The minerals it contains and their relative proportions Signup and view all the answers

What does the structure of a rock refer to?

The internal arrangement of minerals and other components Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic provides clues about a rock's formation history and conditions under which it was formed?

Structure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rocks have distinct compositions based on their formation processes?

Sedimentary rocks Signup and view all the answers

What does permeability refer to in relation to rocks?

Ability to transmit fluids through its pore spaces Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic influences a rock's ability to withstand weathering and erosion?

Cohesion between mineral grains Signup and view all the answers