Bill Nye the Science Guy: Rocks and Soil Quiz

What is the main topic discussed in the text?

• The carbon cycle

• The water cycle

• The rock cycle

• The food chain

What are the three types of rocks mentioned?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Volcanic

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Volcanic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Volcanic

What does the term 'igneous' relate to?

• Earth

• Wind

• Fire

• Water

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• By volcanic eruptions

• By the accumulation and compression of sediments

• By pressure and heat

• By cooling of lava

What does 'metamorphic' mean?

• Melted

• Changed

• Eroded

• Ignited

What is the main cause of the formation of soil?

• Volcanic activity

• Earthquakes

• Weathering of rocks

• Erosion by wind

What is the hardest substance known to man?

• Granite

• Quartz

• Marble

• Diamond

What is the main component of soil?

• All of the above

• Clay

• Organic matter

• Sand

What is the process called where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed?

• The nitrogen cycle

• The water cycle

• The rock cycle

• The carbon cycle

What are tectonic plates made of?

• Water

• Soil

• Rock

• Sand