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Igneous , Sedimentary, & Metamorphic Rocks
Test Description: C. Classify rocks by their process of formation.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Metamorphic rocks result from the...
A
compression and cementation of sediment
B
cooling and solidification of magma
C
recrystallization of rocks
D
erosion of rocks
2) Heat and pressure can transform igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks. What processes can transform igneous rock into sedimentary rock?
A
volcano erupting
B
heat and pressure
C
magma solidifying
D
weathering, erosion, deposition , compaction, & cementation
3) More often than metamorphic or igneous rock, sedimentary rocks have
A
many holes from trapped gases
B
numerous fossils
C
a glassy appearance
D
large quartz crystals
4) Which of these can determine the size of grains in igneous rocks?
A
distance from magma
B
high temperatures and extreme pressure
C
amount of rare minerals
D
cooling rate of molten rock
5) Rocks formed by the cementing of weathered materials are called
A
Sedimentary rocks
B
Extrusive igneous rocks
C
Metamorphic Rock
D
Intrusive igneous rocks
6) Extrusive rocks have small grains because they...
A
cools quickly
B
harden underground
C
contain three minerals
D
cools slowly
7) While on vacation, a student visits the area around a volcano that has recently erupted. The student can expect to find samples of
A
extrusive igneous rock
B
chemically formed sedimentary rock
C
clastic sedimentary rock
D
nonfoliated metamorphic rock
8) Which of the following changes may occur during metamorphism?
A
crystals get larger
B
the rock becomes more compact
C
weathering
D
certain minerals may recrystalize
9) How can a metamorphic rock turn into a sedimentary rock?
A
Through melting, the volcanic activity of magma and lava
B
Through weathering and erosion, then deposition of sediments
C
Through heat and pressure
D
A metamorphic rock cannot turn into a sedimentary rock.
10) Compaction is...
A
the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together
B
the process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it
C
the process by which running water, wind, or ice carry away bits of broken-up rock.
D
the process that presses sediments together
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