Worksheet: Types of Rock
In this worksheet, we will practice identifying igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and describing their composition and physical properties.
Q1:
A rock is formed from magma that cooled slowly to form large crystals without penetrating the Earth’s surface. Which type of rock is it?
- A Sedimentary
- B Intrusive igneous
- C Extrusive igneous
- D Metamorphic
Q3:
A rock has been heated under high pressure, deep beneath the surface of Earth. It is extremely hard. Which type of rock is it?
- A Sedimentary
- B Metamorphic
- C Extrusive igneous
- D Intrusive igneous
Q4:
A rock is formed of thousands of fragments, compacted and cemented together in layers. Which type of rock is it?
- AExtrusive igneous
- BMetamorphic
- CIntrusive igneous
- DSedimentary
Q5:
The following are the three stages in the formation of sedimentary rocks placed out of order:
- Sedimentation
- Cementation
- Compaction
In which order do these stages occur?
- A 3, 1, 2
- B 2, 3, 1
- C 1, 3, 2
- D 2, 1, 3
- E3, 2, 1