14 Questions
Which type of rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma?
Igneous rock
From which type of sediments are sedimentary rocks formed?
Mineral particles and binding matrix
What type of rock is formed from other rocks that are changed by intense heat and pressure underground?
Metamorphic rock
What is the main source of the material lime?
Limestone
Where is sandstone found?
In river and stream beds
What occurs when deeply buried sand is exposed to pressure and slightly higher temperatures?
Formation of conglomerate
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of calcareous shell remains?
Chalk
Which type of limestone is poorly cemented?
Coquina
What process forms tufa?
Precipitation of calcium carbonate
Which sedimentary rock is distinguished by being fissile and laminated?
Shale
Where is conglomerate most likely to form?
Near fault lines and tectonic activity
What type of rock is formed when other rock is subjected to weathering?
Breccia
Which one of the following is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock?
Quartzite
"Riprap" is a common use for which type of rock?
Quartzite
Learn about the compositions, structures, and origins of rocks through the study of petrology. This quiz covers the three major classifications of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary, with a focus on their formation processes.
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