Minerals and Rocks Quiz

What are minerals?

• Naturally occurring organic substances

• Naturally occurring inorganic substances

• Man-made substances

• Living organisms

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What is the study of minerals called?

• Geology

• Biology

• Mineralogy

• Chemistry

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Organic

What type of rock is formed from magma that cools quickly?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Organic

What type of rock is created from materials like shells and sand?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

What type of rock has been changed over time by heat or pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Granite

Which mineral might be found in metamorphic rocks?

• Quartz

• Garnet

• Limestone

• Fluorine

Which mineral is commonly found in toothpaste?

• Quartz

• Calcium carbonate

• Aluminum

• Talc

What mineral is often used in electronics for inner wirings?

• Iron

• Copper

• Talc

• Aluminum

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What mineral is found in baby powder?

• Quartz

• Talc

• Silver

• Iron