Intro To Geology

Question 1

3 Different Rock Types Found on Earth?

Answer 1

Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous

Question 2

3 Categories of Sedimentary Rock?

Answer 2

Organic, Clastic, Evaporative

Question 3

2 Categories of Igneous Rock?

Answer 3

Intrusive(inside) Extrusive(outside)

Question 4

2 Categories of Metamorphic Rock?

Answer 4

Regional, Contact

Question 5

What is the difference between Slate and Shale?

Answer 5

Shale is weak and crumbly, Slate is much stronger

Question 6

What is the most common rock found in Oregon?

Answer 6

Basalt

Question 7

What types of rock(s) can be weathered and eroded to make sediments?

Answer 7

Any type of rock

Question 8

What type of rock(s) can be melted to become Igneous Rock?

Answer 8

Any type of rock

Question 9

What type of rock is Basalt?

Answer 9

Igneous

Question 10

What type of rock is Marble?

Answer 10

Metamorphic

Question 11

What type of rock is Travertine?

Answer 11

Evaporative

Question 12

What type of rock is Obsidian?

Answer 12

Igneous

Question 13

What type of rock is Pumice?

Answer 13

Volcanic

Question 14

What type of rock is Granite?

Answer 14

Igneous

Question 15

What type of rock is Slate?

Answer 15

Metamorphic

Question 16

What type of rock is Shale?

Answer 16

Sedimentary