Bill Nye Rocks and the Rock Cycle Quiz

What type of rock is formed when hot lava drips down the outside of volcanoes and cools to form rocks like granite?

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Limestone

What type of rock has layers in it, formed from sand, silt, or mud that gets squeezed together over time?

• Marble

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

Which process involves rocks being formed, broken down, reformed, and turned back into dust and rocks again?

• The Nitrogen Cycle

• The Carbon Cycle

• The Rock Cycle

• The Water Cycle

What is the name of the plant that works on the rock, breaking it down over time?

• Moss

• Algae

• Lichen

• Fern

What is the name of the program for young teenagers to get a feeling of the outdoors and work on repairing the natural setting?

• Nature Exploration Camp

• Student Conservation Association Program

• Outdoor Adventure Club

• Wilderness Survival Program

What is the name of the scientist who studies soil and investigates different properties to find the best ways to use soils?

• Chuck Natsuhara

• Professor Earth

• Dr. Soil

• Sandy Stone

What is the process that forms soil from rocks, old pieces of wood, and roots as they combine together?

• Soil Formation

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

• Erosion

What is the name of the tool used to drill down through a soil profile to study the different layers?

• Knife

• Spade

• Auger

• Shovel