Rock the Geology Quiz (1)

Rock the Geology Quiz (1)

Test your knowledge on rocks, minerals, and Earth's geological formations with this fun quiz!

published on July 26
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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
2/11

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?
Diamond
Quartz
Feldspar
3/11

Which of the following is NOT a type of plate boundary?

Convergent
Divergent
Parallel
4/11

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller fragments called?

Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
5/11

Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing rock through heat and pressure?

Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of pre-existing rock through heat and pressure?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
6/11

What is the name for a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids?

What is the name for a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids?
Gemstone
Rock
Volcano
7/11

Which type of rock is often formed from the accumulation of organic remains?

Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
8/11

What is the process by which sediment is compacted and cemented together?

Lithification
Erosion
Metamorphism
9/11

Which mineral is commonly found in granite and has a pink color?

Feldspar
Quartz
Mica
10/11

What term describes the bending or folding of rock layers due to tectonic forces?

What term describes the bending or folding of rock layers due to tectonic forces?
Erosion
Weathering
Deformation
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Which type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions and steep sides?

Which type of volcano is known for its explosive eruptions and steep sides?
Stratovolcano
Shield Volcano
Cinder Cone Volcano