Chapter 11
Multiple choice test
Chapter
11 Driving the rock cycle
SoW ref
8H The rock cycle
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Class
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There is only one correct answer to each question. Tick () the box next to the answer that you think is right. 1
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? A basalt B granite C sandstone D slate
2
Which of the following is an igneous rock? A granite B marble C slate D sandstone
3
Metamorphic rocks can be formed A by the action of heat on existing rock B under the sea from shells of sea creatures C when magma cools D when seas evaporate
4
Igneous rocks are formed A by the action of high pressure on existing rock B under the sea from shells of sea creatures C when magma cools D when seas evaporate
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Chapter 11
Multiple choice test
Questions 5–8 refer to the following drawing of the rock cycle.
5
Magma is a layer of A hot liquid rock found above the Earth’s crust B hot liquid rock found beneath the Earth’s crust C hot solid rock found above the Earth’s crust D hot solid rock found beneath the Earth’s crust
6
Metamorphic rocks are likely to be found in area A1 B2 C3 D4
7
Igneous rocks are likely to be found in area A1 B2 C3 D4
8
Rocks formed in area 4 are likely to contain A large crystals because the magma cooled rapidly B small crystals because the magma cooled slowly C large crystals because the magma cooled slowly D small crystals because the magma cooled rapidly
9
Fossils are found A in metamorphic and sedimentary rocks B only in igneous rocks C in igneous and sedimentary rocks D only in metamorphic rocks
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Chapter 11
Multiple choice test
10 Marble was formed when A limestone rock was cooled B limestone rock was heated C limestone rock was heated under high pressure D molten limestone cooled 11 Igneous rocks rich in iron are usually found in A earthquake areas of continents B earthquake areas of oceans C volcanic areas of continents D volcanic areas of oceans 12 The table gives some information about granite and basalt. Row
Rock
Size of crystals
Where cooled
1
granite
large
below ground
2
basalt
large
below ground
3
basalt
small
above ground
4
granite
small
above ground
Which two rows are correct? A 1 and 2 C 2 and 4
B 1 and 3 D 3 and 4
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