Question

multiple choice

1. which of the following types of rocks are formed from the deposition and solidifying of sediments?

a. extrusive igneous
b. intrusive igneous
c. sedimentary
d. metamorphic

1. which of the following types of rocks are formed from magma cooling slowly beneath the earths surface?

a. extrusive igneous
b. intrusive igneous
c. sedimentary
d. metamorphic

1. the process that changes rocks over time is called the -

a. rock circle
b. rock cycle
c. rock formation
d. rock metamorphosis

1. which of the following types of rocks are formed from magma reaching the earths surface and cooling rapidly?

a. extrusive igneous
b. intrusive igneous
c. sedimentary
d. metamorphic

1. which of the following types of rocks are formed from extreme heat and pressure?

a. extrusive igneous
b. intrusive igneous
c. sedimentary
d. metamorphic

1. why do rocks on the earth not all follow the same path through the rock cycle?

a. the size of a rock determines its path through the rock cycle.
b. the mineral composition of a rock determines its path through the rock cycle.
c. rocks exist in different places on the earth, so they are subjected to different processes.
d. all rocks do follow the same path through the rock cycle

1. granite is a type of rock that forms from the slow crystallization of magma below earths surface

a. intrusive igneous
b. extrusive igneous
c. metamorphic
d. sedimentary

1. sandstone has a grainy texture and is generally found in locations such as beaches, lakes, rivers, and streams. based on this information, what type of rock is sandstone?

a. intrusive igneous
b. extrusive igneous
c. metamorphic
d. sedimentary

1. basalt is erupted from volcanoes, cools quickly, and has a texture that is composed of very small crystals. based on this information, what type of rock is basalt?

a. intrusive igneous
b. extrusive igneous
c. metamorphic
d. sedimentary

Explanation:

1. Sedimentary rocks form from sediment deposition and solidification.
2. Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma cooling slowly beneath Earth's surface.
3. The rock cycle is the process changing rocks over time.
4. Extrusive igneous rocks form from magma reaching Earth's surface and cooling rapidly.
5. Metamorphic rocks form from extreme heat and pressure.
6. Rocks on Earth don't all follow the same rock - cycle path because they exist in different places and are subjected to different processes.
7. Granite forms from slow magma crystallization below Earth's surface (intrusive igneous).
8. Sandstone, found in sediment - rich areas like beaches, is sedimentary.
9. Basalt, erupted from volcanoes and cooling quickly, is extrusive igneous.

Answer:

1. C. Sedimentary
2. B. Intrusive igneous
3. B. Rock cycle
4. A. Extrusive igneous
5. D. Metamorphic
6. C. Rocks exist in different places on the Earth, so they are subjected to different processes.
7. A. Intrusive igneous
8. D. Sedimentary
9. B. Extrusive igneous