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?
- AExtrusive igneous
- BIntrusive igneous
- CSedimentary
- DMetamorphic
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?
- AMetamorphic
- BSedimentary
- CExtrusive igneous
- DIntrusive 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?
- A3, 2, 1
- B3, 1, 2
- C1, 3, 2
- D2, 3, 1
- E2, 1, 3