Rock Types Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which type of rock is marble?

Igneous rock

Sedimentary rock

Unfoliated metamorphic rock (correct)

Foliated metamorphic rock

What type of rock is slate?

Igneous rock

Foliated metamorphic rock (correct)

Unfoliated metamorphic rock

Sedimentary rock

What is phyllite?

Unfoliated metamorphic rock

Foliated metamorphic rock (correct)

Igneous rock

Sedimentary rock

How is marble formed?

From limestone under high heat and pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does the rock cycle describe?

The cycling of geological material over time Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major types of rocks?

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks Signup and view all the answers

How are igneous rocks formed?

From the cooling and solidification of molten rock Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Magma is underground molten rock, while lava is molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

Which process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Compacting and cementing of sediments Signup and view all the answers

How do metamorphic rocks form?

From the alteration of existing rock through heat and pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is formed through the metamorphosis of sedimentary or igneous rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemical environments?

Metamorphic rock Signup and view all the answers

Which type of metamorphic rock has parallel bands of minerals?

Foliated metamorphic rock Signup and view all the answers

Where is regional metamorphism commonly found?

At convergent tectonic margins Signup and view all the answers

Which rock is formed from the accumulation and lithification of calcium-rich organic matter?

Limestone Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock is basalt?

Extrusive igneous rock Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is formed through the metamorphosis of sedimentary or igneous rocks?

Metamorphic rock Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock is limestone?

Organic sedimentary rock Signup and view all the answers

What type of metamorphism occurs at convergent tectonic margins?

Regional metamorphism Signup and view all the answers

Which type of igneous rock has examples like granite and diorite?

Intrusive igneous rock Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes foliated metamorphic rocks from unfoliated rocks?

Presence of distinct mineral bands Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Rocks and Their Characteristics

Igneous rocks are divided into two types: intrusive and extrusive, with different crystal formations and formation locations.
Examples of intrusive igneous rocks include granite and diorite, while basalt is an example of an extrusive igneous rock.
Sedimentary rocks are formed from lithified sediments and can be clastic, organic, or chemical in nature.
Examples of sedimentary rocks include siltstone, sandstone, limestone, and sea salt, each formed through different processes.
Metamorphic rocks are formed through the metamorphosis of sedimentary or igneous rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemical environments.
Foliated metamorphic rocks have parallel bands of minerals, while unfoliated rocks do not have distinct mineral bands.
Metamorphism occurs through contact metamorphism, regional metamorphism, and dynamic metamorphism, each with distinct geological processes.
Granite is a common intrusive igneous rock, while basalt is a widely found extrusive igneous rock.
Sandstone is a classic example of a clastic sedimentary rock formed from compacted and cemented sand particles.
Limestone is an organic sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation and lithification of calcium-rich organic matter.
Regional metamorphism is common at convergent tectonic margins, where two continental plates collide, leading to the formation of foliated metamorphic rocks.
Dynamic metamorphism occurs due to mechanical deformation, often seen along fault lines where continental plates rub against each other.

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Test your knowledge of rocks with this quiz on different types of rocks and their characteristics. Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, their formation processes, and examples of each type. Explore the crystal formations, formation locations, and distinct features of these rocks.