Rock the Geology Quiz Test your knowledge of rocks, minerals, and Earth's geological features with this exciting geology quiz! delya90 published on February 120 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava? Igneous rock Metamorphic rock Sedimentary rock Volcanic rock 2/10 What is the hardest known mineral on Earth? Quartz Diamond Feldspar Calcite 3/10 Which process involves the wearing away and movement of rock and sediment by wind, water, or ice? Erosion Weathering Deposition Transportation 4/10 What is the term for the boundary between two tectonic plates that are moving away from each other? Convergent boundary Divergent boundary Transform boundary Subduction boundary 5/10 Which rock type is formed from pre-existing rocks through heat and pressure? Igneous rock Metamorphic rock Sedimentary rock Fossiliferous rock 6/10 What is the term for a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing shaking and vibration? Tsunami Earthquake Volcanic eruption Flash flood 7/10 Which type of rock is typically formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment? Basalt Granite Sedimentary rock Marble 8/10 What is the term for the continuous movement of large sections of Earth's lithosphere? Plate tectonics Electromagnetism Gravity Radiation 9/10 Which layer of the Earth's interior is primarily composed of molten iron and nickel? Mantle Outer core Inner core Crust 10/10 What is the process by which rocks, minerals, or organic matter are added to a landform or landmass? Erosion Weathering Deposition Transportation
