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The Rock Cycle
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Minerals
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What are the three main types of rock?
Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary.
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Which of the following types of rock is produced by magma that cools deep below the earth's crust?
Intrusive igneous rock
100
The processes responsible for changing sediments into sedimentary rock are compaction and...
Cementation
100
Metamorphism can best be defined as
Changing of a rock by heat and pressure
100
A mineral that splits into even sheets shows which of the following properties?
Good cleavage
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Which type of rock is formed when molten magma or lava solidifies?
Igneous
200
Which of the following is an igneous rock?
Basalt
200
Which of the following is an organic sedimentary rock?
Coal
200
Where does most metamorphic rock form?
Deep below the earth's surface
200
The most common magnetic mineral is
Magnatite
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What is igneous or sedimentary rock that has been changed by extreme pressure and heat?
Metamorphic
300
The term "igneous " means
Fire-formed
300
A rock composed of cemented, rounded pebbles is a
Conglomerate
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Which of the following is classified as a metamorphic rock?
Schist
300
Diamond has which of the following types of luster?
Metallic
400
Which rock withstands weathering well and is often used for statues?
Marble
400
An example of an igneous rock which floats on water is
Pumice
400
To which of the following groups does breccia belong?
Clastic sedimentary
400
The type of metamorphism that results from the heat of magma is called
Foliation
400
Which of the following is an example of a mineral?
Quartz
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What is a well-known igneous rock that contains quartz, feldspar, and mica?
Granite
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Which one of the following is NOT a possible product of a volcanic eruption?
Marble
500
A sedimentary rock that contains quartz or calcite crystals in a hollow core is a(n)...
Geode
500
Slate is formed when great pressure acts on, and causes crystal changes in what sedimentary rock?
Shale
500
The minerals gold and copper are examples of
Native minerals