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Identifying The Three Types Of Rocks And How They Are Formed. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure are applied below the earth's surface?
a) metamorphic rock
b) sedimentary rock
c) igneous rock
d)

Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that is formed when lava cools. Obsidian is a/an___.
a) metamorphic rock
b) igneous rock
c) sedimentary rock
d)

The three types of rocks are
a) igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
b) weathering, erosion, deposition
c) sedimentary, deposition, igneous
d) metamorphic, sedimentary, deposition

A rock that has either been squeezed by incredible pressures deep underground and/or has been exposed to very high temperature is a ______.
a) sedimentary rock
b) igneous rock
c) metamorphic rock
d)

Which type of rock is formed when lava cools and hardens?
a) sedimentary rock
b) igneous rock
c) metamorphic rock
d)

In what type of rock do most fossils appear?
a) metamorphic rock
b) igneous rock
c) sedimentary rock
d)

Which type of rock is formed when bits of rocks are layered and cemented together?
a) igneous rock
b) sedimentary rock
c) metamorphic rock
d)

A rock that has been layered is called a ______.
a) igneous rock
b) metamorphic rock
c) sedimentary rock
d)

Rocks need ________ to change to metamorphic rocks.
a) cool air
b) heat and pressure
c) layers
d)

Limestone is formed from layers of sand, shells and animal remains that have been compacted together. Limestone is a ____.
a) igneous rock
b) metamorphic rock
c) sedimentary rock
d)

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