Minerals and Rocks

Minerals and Rocks

8th - 9th Grade

29 Qs

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Minerals and Rocks

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Assessment

Quiz

8th - 9th Grade

Easy

Created by

Amelia Hebert

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29 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which BEST describes the rock cycle?
New rocks form from older rocks.
Lunar rocks change into terrestrial rocks.
Rocks in the ocean become rocks on land.
Layers of rock are broken by faults.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How are sedimentary rocks, such as shale and sandstone, formed?
Particles are changed into liquids.
Particles are compressed into layers.
Particles are melted together by magma.
Particles are heated by the Sun.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In order for sediments to become rock, the sediments are generally
liquefied.
compacted.
returned to their origins.
mixed with organic material.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these substances is a mineral?
sandstone
granite
quartz
coal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When buried sediments are subjected to pressure, the mineral grains are squeezed together. This causes
layers to rise to the surface
new rock to be formed
earthquakes
volcanoes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Gneiss is a rock because it
is hard and round.
has crystals.
is made of minerals.
has mass.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true about rocks?
Magma is made of solid rock.
Rocks are made of one or more minerals.
Crystals are made of rocks.
Minerals are made of one or more rocks.

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