Rock Knowledge
8 Questions
| Attempts: 257
Introduction quiz to see how much the students know about rocks.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The three major types of rock are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
A. YES -
- 2.
During the rock cycle, any given rock can change into any of the three major rock types.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
A. YES -
- 3.
The pressure exerted by rocks produces all the heat used to form magma.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
A. YES -
- 4.
All igneous rock is formed from lava that cooled on Earth's surface.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
B. NO -
- 5.
Before any rock is transformed into a metamorphic rock, some of the minerals must be melted.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
B. NO -
- 6.
Metamorphic rock can form only under intense heat and pressure.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
A. YES -
- 7.
Sandstone, limestone, chalk, rock salt, and coal are all examples of sedimentary rocks.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
A. YES -
- 8.
Sedimentary rocks can be made of just about any material found in nature.
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YES
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NO
Correct Answer
A. YES -
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Jul 27, 2009Quiz Created by
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