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
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 2 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 3 of 25
Which of the following is a dead rock?
- Asedimentary
- Bigneous
- Cmetamorphic
- Dnone of these
Question 4 of 25
Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
- AGranite
- BShell
- Cmarble
- Dbasalt
Question 5 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 6 of 25
Metamorphic rocks originate from -------------- rocks.
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cboth igneous and sedimentary
- Dnone of these
Question 7 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 8 of 25
Which of the following is a different type of rock?
- Asandstone
- Bgram stone
- Cmarble
- Dconglomerate
Question 9 of 25
Which of the following is not an igneous rock?
- AGabbro
- BGranite
- CDolomite
- Dbasalt
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 rocks comes under organic rocks?
- Aquartzite
- Bmarble
- CCoal
- DGranite
Question 12 of 25
Slate and marble are
- Aigneous rock
- Bsedimentary rock
- Cmetamorphic rock
- Dvolcanic rock
Question 13 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 14 of 25
Which of the following is classified as a primary rock?
- Aigneous rocks
- Bsedimentary rocks
- Cmetamorphic rocks
- Dpenetrating
Question 15 of 25
In which rock is coal found?
- AMetamorphic rock
- Bsedimentary rock
- Cabiotic rock
- Digneous rock
Question 16 of 25
Which of the following is not responsible for the metamorphism of rocks?
- Aerosion
- Bheat
- CPressure
- Ddissolution
Question 17 of 25
The rocks formed by the condensation of liquid substances of the earth are called-
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Ctransformed
- Dnone of these
Question 18 of 25
What is another name for sedimentary rocks?
- Alayered rock
- Bunlayered rock
- CArandhri Rock
- Dnone of these
Question 19 of 25
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by sedimentary rocks?
- A70 percent
- B65 percent
- C70 percent
- D90 percent
Question 20 of 25
Granite is counted among which type of rocks?
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cmetamorphosed
- Dplutonic
Question 21 of 25
Which of the following is not correctly matched -
- Asandstone - conglomerate
- BLimestone - Marble
- Cgranite gneiss
- Dgabbro-serpentine
Question 22 of 25
What is called igneous rock?
- Ahard rock
- BElemental rock
- Csecondary rock
- Dnone of these
Question 23 of 25
The rock which is different from the rest -
- Aquartzite
- BGranite
- CNice
- Dmarble
Question 24 of 25
Which of the following rocks is found spread over the largest part of the surface?
- Aigneous
- Bsedimentary
- Cmetamorphosed
- Dnone of these
Question 25 of 25
Which one of the following is an example of plutonic igneous rock?
- Abasalt
- BGranite
- CSlate
- DDolomite