Rocks: MCQ Test
25 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 25
In which of the following rocks are fossils not found?
- Asandstone
- BGranite
- CShell
- Dconglomerate
Question 2 of 25
Which rock is formed in the interior of the Earth due to high heat and pressure?
- Aigneous rock
- Bsedimentary rock
- Cmetamorphic rock
- Dvolcanic rock
Question 3 of 25
An example of an igneous rock is-
- Asandstone
- Bmarble
- Cquartzite
- Dbasalt
Question 4 of 25
Granite is counted among which type of rocks?
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cmetamorphosed
- Dplutonic
Question 5 of 25
Which of the following is not a metamorphic rock?
- ASlate
- Bcrystal
- Cmarble
- DGranite
Question 6 of 25
The metamorphic form of limestone is -
- Amarble
- BSlate
- CGranite
- Dquartzite
Question 7 of 25
Gneiss rock is of which of the following categories?
- Aigneous
- Bflaky
- Cconverted
- Dvolcano
Question 8 of 25
Quartzite is a metamorphic form of which of the following?
- Alimestone
- Bplutonic rock
- Csandstone
- DShell
Question 9 of 25
Igneous rocks are formed by -
- Acooling of hot lava
- Bby the fall of mountains
- Cby earthquake
- Dnone of these
Question 10 of 25
Which of the following rocks is the oldest in terms of formation?
- Aigneous
- Bmetamorphosed
- Csedimentary
- Dsubaerial
Question 11 of 25
Which of the following is classified as a primary rock?
- Aigneous rocks
- Bsedimentary rocks
- Cmetamorphic rocks
- Dpenetrating
Question 12 of 25
Sandstone is converted into -
- AIn Nice
- Bin the cyst
- CIn quartzite
- DIn graphite
Question 13 of 25
Metamorphic rocks originate from -------------- rocks.
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cboth igneous and sedimentary
- Dnone of these
Question 14 of 25
Which of the following is measured by the Mohs scale?
- Adistances of celestial bodies
- Bspeed of flowing water
- Cspeed of aircraft and ships
- Dhardness of rocks
Question 15 of 25
Which of the following is a dead rock?
- Asedimentary
- Bigneous
- Cmetamorphic
- Dnone of these
Question 16 of 25
Which of the following statements regarding igneous rocks is false?
- AIgneous rocks are completely devoid of layers.
- BCrystals are found in these rocks.
- CThese rocks lack fossils.
- DJoints are found in these rocks.
Question 17 of 25
The contribution of sedimentary rocks in the structure of the earth's surface is -
- A5 percent
- B8 percent
- C10 percent
- D15 percent
Question 18 of 25
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
- AGranite
- BShell
- CDyke
- DSlate
Question 19 of 25
Slate and marble are
- Aigneous rock
- Bsedimentary rock
- Cmetamorphic rock
- Dvolcanic rock
Question 20 of 25
There are approximately 2,000 types of minerals found on Earth, but only some of these minerals form rocks. How many of these minerals are there?
- A10
- B20
- C150
- D500
Question 21 of 25
Which of the following is not correctly matched -
- Asandstone - conglomerate
- BLimestone - Marble
- Cgranite gneiss
- Dgabbro-serpentine
Question 22 of 25
Which rock is formed as a result of metamorphism of basalt?
- Apegmatite
- BSerpentine
- Camphibolite
- Dphyllite
Question 23 of 25
The huge dome-shaped igneous rock in the earth's crust is known by which of the following names?
- ABatholith
- BLaccolith
- CPhacolith
- DLopolith
Question 24 of 25
In which rocks is petroleum found?
- Aigneous rock
- Bnew bedrock
- Cancient bedrock
- DMetamorphic rock
Question 25 of 25
Which of the following is a different type of rock?
- Asandstone
- Bgram stone
- Cmarble
- Dconglomerate