Rocks and Minerals Quiz (1)

Test your knowledge on geology with these 12 questions about rocks, minerals, and formations.

published on July 03
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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
2/12

Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs scale?

Diamond
Quartz
Feldspar
3/12

What is the process by which one rock type transforms into another?

What is the process by which one rock type transforms into another?
Melting
Erosion
Metamorphism
4/12

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

Convergent
Uniform
Transform
5/12

What is the name for a circular depression formed by the collapse of a cave roof?

Canyon
Sinkhole
Fissure
6/12

Which type of rock typically contains fossils?

Which type of rock typically contains fossils?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
7/12

What is the most common mineral in the Earth's crust?

What is the most common mineral in the Earth's crust?
Feldspar
Calcite
Pyrite
8/12

What type of rock is formed by the compaction of layers of sediment?

What type of rock is formed by the compaction of layers of sediment?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
9/12

Which type of volcano has steep sides and explosive eruptions?

Which type of volcano has steep sides and explosive eruptions?
Shield volcano
Stratovolcano
Cinder cone volcano
10/12

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles?

What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
11/12

Which mineral is widely used in electronic devices due to its conductivity?

Quartz
Copper
Graphite
12/12

What is the term for the bending and tilting of rock layers caused by tectonic forces?

What is the term for the bending and tilting of rock layers caused by tectonic forces?
Weathering
Volcanism
Folding