The Rock Cycle Trivia! Ultimate Test! Quiz
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Which rock is an example of an Igneous rock?
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Scoria
- B.
Basalt
- C.
Tuff
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which rock is an example of a sedimentary rock?
- A.
Sandstone
- B.
Tuff
- C.
Basalt
- D.
Scoria
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A. SandstoneExplanation
Sandstone is made from sand and matrix that has been under great pressure for many, many years. It is an example of sedimentary rock.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Fossils tell us about our Earth's_______________.
- A.
Past
- B.
Present
- C.
Future
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A. PastExplanation
Fossils tell us a story about our Earth's past.Rate this question:
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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
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B. WeatheringExplanation
Weathering is the process where rocks crack, crumble, and break because of the effects of weather.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the process where weathered rocks are moved?
- A.
Igneous
- B.
Erosion
- C.
Sedimentary
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B. ErosionExplanation
Erosion is th process when weathered rocks are moved.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What type of rocks form from lava and volcanoes?
- A.
Igneous
- B.
Sedimentary
- C.
Metamorphic
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A. IgneousExplanation
Igneous means "fire" in Latin. These are known as the "fire rocks" because they come from lava flows from volcanoes.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which rock makes up most of the ocean floor?
- A.
Granite
- B.
Basalt
- C.
Slate
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B. BasaltExplanation
Basalt makes u most of the ocean floor.Rate this question:
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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. ObsidianExplanation
Obsidian is an igneous rock that forms when lava cols quickly. It is black glass.Rate this question:
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This sedimentary rock is made from sand and matrix.
- A.
Granite
- B.
Sandstone
- C.
Obsidian
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B. SandstoneExplanation
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock made from sand and matrix. We made it in class!Rate this question:
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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. TrilobiteExplanation
The trilobote is an example of a fossil that we looked at on the Smartboard as well as on the PowerPoint!Rate this question:
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