The Rock Cycle Trivia! Ultimate Test! Quiz

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1.

Which rock is an example of an Igneous rock?
- A.
  
  Scoria
- B.
  
  Basalt
- C.
  
  Tuff
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
All 3 rocks (scoria, basalt, and tuff) are examples of Igneous rocks. We looked at all three in our science class using hand-held magnifying glasses and drew them in our notebooks.

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2.

Which rock is an example of a sedimentary rock?
- A.
  
  Sandstone
- B.
  
  Tuff
- C.
  
  Basalt
- D.
  
  Scoria
Correct Answer
A. Sandstone

Explanation
Sandstone is made from sand and matrix that has been under great pressure for many, many years. It is an example of sedimentary rock.

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3.

Fossils tell us about our Earth's_______________.
- A.
  
  Past
- B.
  
  Present
- C.
  
  Future
Correct Answer
A. Past

Explanation
Fossils tell us a story about our Earth's past.

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4.

What is the process called where rocks crumble, crack, and break because of the weather?
- A.
  
  Sedimentary
- B.
  
  Weathering
- C.
  
  Igneous
Correct Answer
B. Weathering

Explanation
Weathering is the process where rocks crack, crumble, and break because of the effects of weather.

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5.

What is the name of the process where weathered rocks are moved?
- A.
  
  Igneous
- B.
  
  Erosion
- C.
  
  Sedimentary
Correct Answer
B. Erosion

Explanation
Erosion is th process when weathered rocks are moved.

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6.

What type of rocks form from lava and volcanoes?
- A.
  
  Igneous
- B.
  
  Sedimentary
- C.
  
  Metamorphic
Correct Answer
A. Igneous

Explanation
Igneous means "fire" in Latin. These are known as the "fire rocks" because they come from lava flows from volcanoes.

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7.

Which rock makes up most of the ocean floor?
- A.
  
  Granite
- B.
  
  Basalt
- C.
  
  Slate
Correct Answer
B. Basalt

Explanation
Basalt makes u most of the ocean floor.

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8.

This igneous rock looks like black glass, and was a favorite of our class. It is formed when lava cools quickly.
- A.
  
  Scoria
- B.
  
  Obsidian
- C.
  
  Sandstone
Correct Answer
B. Obsidian

Explanation
Obsidian is an igneous rock that forms when lava cols quickly. It is black glass.

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9.

This sedimentary rock is made from sand and matrix.
- A.
  
  Granite
- B.
  
  Sandstone
- C.
  
  Obsidian
Correct Answer
B. Sandstone

Explanation
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock made from sand and matrix. We made it in class!

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10.

Whiich is an example of a fossil that we looked at?
- A.
  
  Trilobite
- B.
  
  Rabbit
- C.
  
  Dog
Correct Answer
A. Trilobite

Explanation
The trilobote is an example of a fossil that we looked at on the Smartboard as well as on the PowerPoint!

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The Rock Cycle Trivia! Ultimate Test! Quiz

Which rock is an example of an Igneous rock?

Which rock is an example of a sedimentary rock?

Fossils tell us about our Earth's_______________.

What is the process called where rocks crumble, crack, and break because of the weather?

What is the name of the process where weathered rocks are moved?

What type of rocks form from lava and volcanoes?

Which rock makes up most of the ocean floor?

This igneous rock looks like black glass, and was a favorite of our class. It is formed when lava cools quickly.

This sedimentary rock is made from sand and matrix.

Whiich is an example of a fossil that we looked at?