ROCKS AND MINERALS

Multiple Choice

The lithosphere is the solid ,outer layer of the

Earth.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Multiple Choice

This type of rock is formed as a result of heat and pressure.

• Sedimentary.

• Igneous.

• Metamorphic

Multiple Choice

Basalt and granite are...

• sedimentary rocks.

• igneous rocks.

• metamorphic rocks.

Multiple Choice

Hardness is a property of minerals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

All living things need

• rocks to grow.

• minerals to grow.

Multiple Choice

We use minerals for...

• Pencils

• All the other answers are correct

• Cement

• Toothpaste

Multiple Choice

Fluoride is used to make...

• jewellery.

• batteries.

• electric wires.

• toothpaste.

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences is false?

• Avocados are rich in magnesium.

• We can make buildings with rocks.

• Pencils are made of cooper.

• Jewellery is made of silver and gold.

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Calcium, magnessium and potassium are

Multiple Choice

Igneous rocks...

• started as liquid called magma that solidifies.

• are fragments of other rocks and shells.

• are transformed rocks by heat and preassure.

Multiple Choice

Each mineral has a different composition and structure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Diamons are the __________mineral in Moh´s scale.

• softest

• brightest

• hardest

Multiple Choice

Extrusive igneous rocks form after a volcanic eruption.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Multiple Choice

Sedimentary rock....

• is formed when rocks change under pressure.

• is formed when magma solidifies.

• is formed in layers and can contain fossils.

• are igneous rocks.

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rock forms in layers and sometimes has fossils of animals or plants in it.

Multiple Choice

Limestone and shale are...

• sedimentary rocks.

• igneous rocks.

• metamorphic rocks.

Multiple Choice

Talc has a one in Mohs scale because...

• it´s easy to scratch.

• it´s very hard.

• it´s reflects the light.

• it doesn´t reflect the light.

Multiple Choice

Crystal structure, hardness, colour and lustre are...

• characteristics of igneous rocks.

• properties to categorise minerals.

• how minerals react to heat and pressure.

• properties of granite and mica.

Multiple Choice

You can find fossils in igneous rock.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Multiple Choice

Slate and marble are...

• sedimentary rocks.

• igneous rocks.

• metamorphic rocks.