Rocks, Soil and Minerals_4

The great pyramid of Giza is made of _________

• limestone and granite blocks
• brick and clay
• concrete and steel
• marble and sandstone

Chalk is also made of _________

• limestone

• brick and clay
• concrete and steel
• marble and sandstone

What type of rocks often contain fossils?

• Volcanic rocks
• Sedimentary rocks
• Metamorphic rocks
• Igneous rocks

How was coal formed millions of years ago?

• Coal was created by a chemical reaction between rocks and water over millions of years.
• From the remains of ancient plants and trees that were buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.
• From the remains of dinosaurs that were buried and turned into coal over time.
• Coal formed when ancient animals were buried and compressed by the Earth's crust.

What did the concentrated carbon become as a result of the process described?

• a) Crystals

• b) Diamonds

• c) Fossils

• d) Coal

What conditions lead to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Low temperature and pressure
• No temperature and pressure
• Moderate temperature and pressure
• High temperature and pressure

What does the term "metamorphic" signify?

• A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock
• A type of rock that forms from the accumulation of organic remains
• A type of rock that forms from the compaction and cementation of sediments
• A change in form or nature

What is Quadite, and how is it formed?

• Quadite is formed from the evaporation of ocean water.
• Quadite is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten lava.
• Quadite is formed from the condensation of atmospheric water vapor.
• Quadite is formed from the combustion of fossil fuels.
• A metamorphic rock formed from sandstone

What is the primary use of Quadite?

• Cooking and recipes
• Gardening and landscaping
• Creating and managing digital assets
• Pet grooming and care
• Statue-making

Why can't Quadite be used as a building material?

• It is too heavy to transport
• It is too expensive to use
• It is not readily available
• It is a very hard material