Classification of Rocks

Q. Which of the following is not an igneous rock?

1. Pumice
2. Slate
3. Basalt
4. Granite

Q. sedimentary rocks are formed as a result of the decomposition of dead plants and animals.

1. Chemical
2. Organic
3. Mechanical
4. Inorganic

Q. Which of the following is not a major rock type?

1. Sedimentary
2. Metamorphic
3. Marble
4. Igneous

Q. Lava cools to form _______.

1. igneous rocks
2. sedimentary rocks
3. metamorphic rocks
4. sandstone

Q. When metamorphic rocks undergo the effects of intense heat and pressure, they may be converted into rocks.

1. igneous
2. higher metamorphic
3. sedimentary
4. laterite

Q. Which of the following rocks are heavy?

1. Sedimentary
2. Metamorphic
3. Marble
4. Igneous

Q. Identify the three major types of rocks that are found on earth.

1. Igneous
2. Sedimentary
3. Metamorphic
4. Hard

Q. explain the process of formation of the igneous rocks

Q. Identify the types of igneous rocks.

1. Soft
2. Hard
3. Intrusive
4. Extrusive

Q. Igneous rocks are formed from thermal and dynamic metamorphism.

1. True
2. False

Q. Select the major rock-forming minerals.

1. Iron
2. Diamond
3. Gold
4. Silica
5. Aluminium
6. Magnesium
7. Platinum
8. Quartz

Q. Choose the correct pairs.

1. Igneous
2. Granite
3. Sedimentary
4. Shale
5. Metamorphic
6. Marble

Q. The transformation of rocks from one type to another is known as the rock cycle.

1. True
2. False

Q. Metamorphic rocks do not contain fossils.

1. True
2. False

Q. Choose the correct pair.

1. 
2. Coal
3. 
4. Limestone
5. 
6. Sandstone

Q. was used to build the Taj Mahal.

1. White marble
2. White quartz
3. White sandstone

Q. Most of the fossils occur in the rocks as

1. Matamorphic
2. Igneous
3. Sedimentary
4. All of the above