by Henrik Ryder
Are you ready to test your rock identification skills? This quiz will take you through a series of questions that will challenge your ability to recognize and classify various rocks and minerals. Sharpen your geological knowledge and see how well you can distinguish between different rock types. Good luck and have fun!
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Rock Identification Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Organic
2. What is the main mineral component of limestone?
Quartz
Feldspar
Calcite
Mica
3. Which rock is known for its foliated texture and is commonly used in roofing materials?
Granite
Marble
Slate
Basalt
4. What type of sedimentary rock is formed from compacted plant material?
Sandstone
Shale
Coal
Conglomerate
5. Which mineral is known for its hardness and is used in making jewelry?
Talc
Gypsum
Diamond
Topaz
6. Which rock is primarily composed of quartz and feldspar and is often used in construction?
Granite
Limestone
Marble
Sandstone
7. Which metamorphic rock is formed from limestone?
Slate
Schist
Marble
Gneiss
8. What is the primary mineral in basalt?
Quartz
Olivine
Feldspar
Pyroxene
9. Which sedimentary rock is known for containing fossils?
Conglomerate
Sandstone
Shale
Limestone
10. Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of shale?
Marble
Slate
Gneiss
Quartzite
11. What type of rock is pumice?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Organic
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