Types of rocks - the quiz

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A ten question quiz on the types of rocks. Good luck! Take note of what your not sure of andgo over it!

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Types of rocks-The quiz

Look at the three slideshows then answer these questions

What are Sedimentary Rocks made of?

Question One

What two things make metamorphic rocks?

Question two

Where are intrusive igneous rocks made?

Question three

How do sedimentary rocks stick together?

Question four

Why can we find metamorphic rocks on the surface of the earth?

Question five

Where do the sediments settle?

Question six

Is basalt Intrusive or extrusive?

Question seven

What is the name of the sedimentary rock made out of shells?

Question Eight

Why does obsidian have no crystals?

Question nine

What is the name of two or more metamorphic rocks?

Question ten

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Sedimentary rocks are made of small bits stuck together.

Question one

The two things that make metamorphic rocks are heat and pressure

Question two

Intrusive igneous rocks are made inside a volcanoe.

Question three

Sedimentary rocks stick together because of cement and compaction (weight on them)

Question four

We can find metamorphic rocks on the surface because mountains are built and then worn away.

Question five

Sediments settle at the end of the river that carried them. Usually in an ocean.

Question six

Basalt is extrusive and is cooled quickly.

Question seven

The sedimentary rock made out of shells is called limestone.

Question eight

Obsidian has no crystals because it is cooled really, really fast.

Question nine

The names of the metamorphic rocks are, marble, slate and greenstone

Question ten