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Which of the following types of rocks is formed from cooled molten rock?
Which of the following types of rocks is formed from cooled molten rock?
- Sedimentary
- Igneous (correct)
- Metamorphic
- Organic
What type of igneous rock forms beneath the Earth's surface?
What type of igneous rock forms beneath the Earth's surface?
- Extrusive
- Intrusive (correct)
- Foliated
- Clastic
Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary (correct)
- Metamorphic
- All of the above
What is the primary characteristic of metamorphic rocks?
What is the primary characteristic of metamorphic rocks?
Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from sand-sized particles?
Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from sand-sized particles?
In the rock cycle, what process transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
In the rock cycle, what process transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Which characteristic is common in igneous rocks?
Which characteristic is common in igneous rocks?
What type of metamorphic rock is formed from shale and has thin layers?
What type of metamorphic rock is formed from shale and has thin layers?
What test can be used to identify mineral composition in rocks by observing the color of the rock powder?
What test can be used to identify mineral composition in rocks by observing the color of the rock powder?
Which of the following is NOT a key property for identifying rocks?
Which of the following is NOT a key property for identifying rocks?