Rocks and Minerals

What are the three types of rocks?

• limestone, cemented, sedimentary

• igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary

• igneous, fossil, sedimentary

• sedimentary, cast, metamorphic

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify rocks and minerals?

• luster

• streak plate

• color

• noise

Molten material below the earth's surface is called

• hot rocks

• magma

• grains

• sedimentary

Magma that reaches the surface of the earth is called

• magma

• lava

• streak plate

• hardness

Scientists who study rocks are called

• geologist

• rockologist

• brainologist

• fossilologist

The hardest mineral is a

• pearl

• sedimentary rock

• diamond

• limestone

Which rocks are the oldest?

• the ones on top

• ones in the middle

• the ones at the bottom

Mount Everest is the largest mountain in the world. Where was it located millions of years ago?

• underground

• underwater

• in Alaska

• in North Carolina

Some things that can help change rocks from one form to another are:

• heat

• pressure

• weather

• all of the above

Which statement about rocks is NOT true?

• all rocks are made of minerals

• rocks come in different shapes, colors, and sizes

• a rock is made up of just one kind of mineral

• scientists who study the physical properties of rocks are called geologists