Rocks and their Exploitation

Question 1

What are the three main types of rocks?

Answer 1

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Question 2

True or False: Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling of magma or lava.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: __________ rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

Answer 3

Sedimentary

Question 4

What process transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?

Answer 4

Metamorphism.

Question 5

What is the primary component of granite?

Answer 5

Quartz, feldspar, and mica.

Question 6

Which type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions?

Answer 6

Metamorphic rocks.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a sedimentary rock? a) Sandstone b) Limestone c) Basalt

Answer 7

c) Basalt

Question 8

What is the term for the process of extracting minerals from rocks?

Answer 8

Mining.

Question 9

True or False: Basalt is an example of a sedimentary rock.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ cycle describes the transformation of rocks through different types.

Answer 10

Rock

Question 11

What is the main use of limestone in construction?

Answer 11

It is used as a building material and for manufacturing cement.

Question 12

What is the primary characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

Answer 12

They are composed of particles that have been compacted and cemented together.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which rock is typically formed from volcanic activity? a) Marble b) Granite c) Pumice

Answer 13

c) Pumice

Question 14

What is the significance of fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

Answer 14

They provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

Question 15

True or False: Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous rocks.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The process of __________ involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

Answer 16

Weathering

Question 17

What is the term for the layer of soil and rock that covers the earth’s surface?

Answer 17

Regolith.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common use of granite? a) Jewelry b) Countertops c) Fuel

Answer 18

b) Countertops

Question 19

What is a common characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

Answer 19

They often have a banded or foliated appearance.

Question 20

True or False: Sandstone is primarily composed of quartz grains.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which rocks are broken down and transported.

Answer 21

Erosion

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of quarrying?

Answer 22

To extract stone for construction and other uses.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which rock type is typically found at the Earth’s surface? a) Igneous b) Metamorphic c) Sedimentary

Answer 23

c) Sedimentary

Question 24

What is the main component of marble?

Answer 24

Calcite.

Question 25

True or False: The rock cycle is a continuous process.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: __________ rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.

Answer 26

Igneous

Question 27

What is the main environmental concern associated with mining?

Answer 27

Habitat destruction and pollution.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? a) Slate b) Shale c) Conglomerate

Answer 28

a) Slate

Question 29

What is the term for the layering that occurs in sedimentary rocks?

Answer 29

Stratification.

Question 30

True or False: All rocks can be classified as either igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

Answer 30

True.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

Answer 31

Magma

Question 32

What is the most abundant type of rock in the Earth's crust?

Answer 32

Igneous rocks.

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which rock is formed from the compression of organic material? a) Coal b) Granite c) Gneiss

Answer 33

a) Coal

Question 34

What is the process called when metamorphic rocks are exposed to the surface and weathered?

Answer 34

Exhumation.

Question 35

True or False: Geologists use the rock cycle to explain how rocks change over time.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of sedimentary rock formed from hardened clay.

Answer 36

Shale

Question 37

What type of rock is pumice classified as?

Answer 37

Igneous rock.

Question 38

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering? a) Frost wedging b) Oxidation c) Abrasion

Answer 38

b) Oxidation

Question 39

What is the term for the process of forming new minerals during metamorphism?

Answer 39

Recrystallization.

Question 40

True or False: Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils.

Answer 40

True.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: __________ is the main factor that drives the rock cycle.

Answer 41

Plate tectonics

Question 42

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava on the Earth's surface?

Answer 42

Extrusive igneous rock.

Question 43

Multiple Choice: Which rock is formed from the alteration of shale? a) Schist b) Sandstone c) Limestone

Answer 43

a) Schist

Question 44

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by physical forces?

Answer 44

Physical weathering.

Question 45

True or False: The majority of the Earth's crust is composed of sedimentary rocks.

Answer 45

False.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: __________ rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure.

Answer 46

Metamorphic

Question 47

What is the main use of granite in construction?

Answer 47

It is used for countertops, flooring, and monuments.

Question 48

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of igneous rocks? a) They contain fossils b) They are crystalline c) They are layered

Answer 48

b) They are crystalline

Question 49

What is the term for the smallest unit of a rock that retains its characteristics?

Answer 49

Mineral.

Question 50

True or False: The rock cycle includes processes such as melting, cooling, and erosion.

Answer 50

True.

Question 51

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.

Answer 51

The rock cycle

Question 52

What is the primary component of sandstone?

Answer 52

Sand grains.

Question 53

Multiple Choice: Which type of rock is typically found in mountainous regions? a) Sedimentary b) Metamorphic c) Igneous

Answer 53

b) Metamorphic

Question 54

What is the term for the study of rocks and the processes that form them?

Answer 54

Geology.

Question 55

True or False: All metamorphic rocks originate from sedimentary rocks.

Answer 55

False.

Question 56

Fill in the blank: __________ rocks can be formed from both igneous and sedimentary rocks.

Answer 56

Metamorphic

Question 57

What is the main environmental impact of quarrying operations?

Answer 57

Landscape alteration and habitat destruction.

Question 58

Multiple Choice: Which of the following rocks is formed from volcanic ash? a) Tuff b) Gabbro c) Conglomerate

Answer 58

a) Tuff

Question 59

What is the process called when rocks are heated to produce metamorphic rocks?

Answer 59

Metamorphism.

Question 60

True or False: The hardness of a rock is determined by the minerals it contains.

Answer 60

True.

Question 61

Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of metamorphic rock that forms from limestone.

Answer 61

Marble

Question 62

What is the primary use of shale in industry?

Answer 62

It is used to make bricks and tiles.

Question 63

Multiple Choice: Which of the following processes contributes to the formation of sedimentary rocks? a) Cooling b) Erosion c) Melting

Answer 63

b) Erosion

Question 64

What is the term for the natural process that breaks down rocks into smaller particles?

Answer 64

Weathering.

Question 65

True or False: Igneous rocks can form from both intrusive and extrusive processes.

Answer 65

True.

Question 66

Fill in the blank: __________ is the formation of new rocks from existing materials.

Answer 66

Rock cycle