Rocks and the Rock Cycle Quiz (100%)

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What happens when magma cools during the rock cycle?

A. Igneous rock is formed.

Look at the images of different rocks. Which rocks have a fine-grained texture? Check all that apply.

1, 5

Study the image of this rock. Which characteristic best supports its formation from sedimentary processes?

A. It has many layers.

Which statement describes the relationship between minerals and rocks?

B. Aggregates of minerals form rocks.

Study this image. Which statements best describe the rock shown? Check all that apply.

B. This rock has several coarse grains. C. The grains in this rock are very large. D. This rock has a non-banded pattern.

This image shows a model of the rock cycle. Which processes contribute to the formation of rock at point R? Check all that apply.

B. cooling as the lava runs down the mountain C. melting of rocks to form magma underground

Granite rock is light in color. Which feature directly contributes to this color?

B. the amount of silica minerals in granite

Which property of a rock determines its color?

C. its mineral composition

This image shows the rock cycle. Which event most likely occurs at point K?

C. melting

Florian discovers a rock that is broken into pieces. Each piece has several bands. Which type of rock does Florian predict these pieces will change into when subjected to heat and pressure?

C. metamorphic


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