Minerals and Rocks Quiz

What are rocks made of?

• Elements

• Minerals

• Compounds

• Atoms

How many different minerals are there in the world?

• 4000

• 1000

• 2000

• 3000

Which group does quartz belong to?

• Native Elements

• Oxides & Hydroxides

• Silicates

• Sulfates

What is the chemical compound of quartz?

• Silicon Dioxide

• Calcium Sulfate

• Sodium Chloride

• Potassium Nitrate

What is the main use of quartz in electronic products?

• Heat Resistance

• Transparency

• Lustre

• Electrical Properties

Which mineral is used in the making of plasterboard?

• Dolomite

• Calcite

• Gypsum

• Quartz

What is the chemical name of gypsum?

• Sodium Chloride

• Calcium Sulfate Dehydrate

• Silicon Dioxide

• Potassium Nitrate

Which group does calcite belong to?

• Nitrates, Carbonates, Borates

• Sulfides

• Silicates

• Phosphates, Arsenates, Vanadates

What is the main use of calcite?

• Electronic Products

• Plasterboard

• Gemstone

• Fertilizer

Which mineral is an important part of many rocks?

• Gypsum

• Quartz

• Calcite

• Dolomite