Geology Quiz

Who studies the Earth, its materials, and its processes?

• Biologists

• Chemists

• Geologists

• Astronomers

What is the main difference between rocks and minerals?

• Rocks are living materials, minerals are nonliving.

• Rocks are usually made up of more than one mineral, while minerals have their own chemical makeup and crystal shape.

• Minerals are made up of more than one rock, while rocks have their own chemical makeup and crystal shape.

• Rocks are nonliving, minerals are living.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a rock?

• Sandstone

• Basalt

• Quartz

• Gneiss

What are gems?

• Rocks that are used in construction

• Minerals that are very beautiful

• Rocks that are used in making glass

• Minerals that are used in making concrete

Which of the following is made from quartz sand?

• Concrete

• Glass

• Limestone

• Basalt

What is concrete made from?

• Crushed limestone

• Quartz sand

• Basalt

• Calcite

What are the three types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Fossil

• Igneous, Metamorphic, and Fossil

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Fossil

What does the word "igneous" mean in Greek?

• From water

• From fire

• From earth

• From air

Which of the following is NOT an example of an igneous rock?

• Gabbro

• Pumice

• Andesite

• Sandstone

What makes pumice rock so light that it can float in water?

• It is made of sand

• It has tiny air bubbles

• It is very small

• It is very dense