Science T3B Quiz (5th Grade)

Which of these is a category that can be used to describe rock that has formed after magma cools?

• fossilized

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which of these types of rocks form as a result of a very large amount of heat and pressure?

• igneous rocks

• sedimentary rocks

• metamorphic rocks

• lava rocks

Which is NOT a property used to identify minerals?

• color

• mass

• cleavage

• hardness

Jaylanie has two minerals that are similar in color. Which property could she use to help distinguish between the two minerals?

• color

• mass

• volume

• streak

Which property of idenifying minerals is described when the crystals of a mineral break into pieces with smooth, flat surfaces?

• luster

• cleavage

• hardness

• streak

A chart was created that shows renewable energy resources. Which resource belongs in the empty space?

• phosphates

• limestone

• wind

• natural gas

Which type of rock could contain fossilzed remains?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

Resources that will never run out are called:

• weathering

• non-renewable resources

• erosion

• renewable resources

Examples of renewable resources are:

• water

• wind

• rocks

• the sun

• oil

Non-renewable resources are:

• resources that will eventually run out

• resources that will never run out

• resources that are natural

• resources that can only be found in Florida