Types of Igneous Rocks Quiz
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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

  • Sedimentary
  • Metamorphic
  • Igneous (correct)
  • Organic
  • What is the main characteristic of intrusive igneous rocks like granite?

  • Fine-grained crystals
  • Coarse-grained crystals (correct)
  • Contains fossils
  • Layered structure
  • Which rock type is most likely to contain fossils?

  • Igneous
  • Sedimentary (correct)
  • Metamorphic
  • Obsidian
  • What type of metamorphic rock has a banded or layered appearance?

    <p>Foliated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?

    <p>Heat and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is typical of sedimentary rocks?

    <p>Layers (strata) visible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rock is formed from sand-sized particles and belongs to the sedimentary group?

    <p>Sandstone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes is part of the rock cycle?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks turning into magma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of rock is coal classified as?

    <p>Organic sedimentary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral property is used to identify rocks by observing the color of their powdered form?

    <p>Streak test</p> Signup and view all the answers

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