Rocks, Relics and Rumbles Quiz

What are the three main types of rock in the Earth's crust?

• Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

• Basalt, Granite, Slate

• Sandstone, Limestone, Obsidian

• Marble, Quartz, Pumice

Which type of rock is formed from layers of mud and sand called sediment?

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Soil

What is the Earth's outer core made of?

• Solid metal

• Liquid metal

• Semi-molten rock

• Magma

Which rock is known for being soft and can be easily eroded, making it suitable for writing and drawing on blackboards?

• Granite

• Marble

• Chalk

• Obsidian

Who was Mary Anning?

• A geologist who studied soil layers

• An English fossil collector who lived in Lyme Regis

• A scientist who discovered the structure of the Earth

• A historian who wrote about the Jurassic Coast

What are the three main types of soil?

• Sandy, Silty, Clay

• Rocky, Gravelly, Loamy

• Peaty, Chalky, Silt

• Black, Red, Brown

What is the Ring of Fire?

• The area around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

• A zone in the Atlantic Ocean with frequent hurricanes.

• The circular area on the sun where solar flares originate.

• A geological region in the Arctic known for its icy terrain.

What can the movement at the plate boundaries cause?

• Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

• Formation of mountains only.

• Changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

• The creation of new oceans.

What is magma?

• Liquid that flows from rivers into the sea.

• Hot molten rock found in the Earth’s mantle.

• The outer layer of the Earth's atmosphere.

• A type of organic matter found in soil.

What is a tsunami?

• A strong wind that occurs in desert regions.

• A series of waves caused by a volcanic eruption or earthquake under the sea.

• A large storm with heavy rain and lightning.

• A rapid flow of snow down a sloping surface.