5 Questions
How are igneous rocks formed?
When magma cools in the Earth's crust or lava cools on the ground surface or seabed
What process forms sedimentary rocks?
Diagenesis and lithification of sediments
Which layer of the Earth do rocks form the outer solid layer of?
Crust
Which discipline of geology studies the minerals included in rocks?
Petrology
What are the three main groups into which rocks are usually grouped?
Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks
Test your knowledge of geology with this quiz on rocks and minerals. Explore the formation, composition, and classification of rocks, and discover how they contribute to the Earth's structure.
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