Earth Materials Quiz

What are the four main components of Earth materials?

• Minerals, Rocks, Soil, Air

• Water, Air, Plants, Animals

• Rocks, Water, Air, Plants

• Minerals, Rocks, Soil, Water

Which type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified magma?

• Igneous Rocks

• Metamorphic Rocks

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Volcanic Rocks

What is an example of an igneous rock used in construction?

• Shale

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• From existing rocks changed by heat and pressure

• From organic materials

• From cooled lava

• From sediments compressed over time

Which rock is formed from compacted mud and used in flooring?

• Sandstone

• Conglomerate

• Shale

• Limestone

What is an example of a metamorphic rock used for roofs and floors?

• Slate

• Marble

• Quartzite

• Gneiss

What describes the continuous transformation of rocks from one type to another?

• Rock Formation

• Rock Cycle

• Rock Evolution

• Rock Transition

What are Earth's underground resources?

• Plants, Animals, Rocks

• Water, Air, Soil

• Metals, Gemstones, Fertilizers

• Minerals, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy

Which fossil fuel is formed from plant remains and used as a major energy source?

• Biogas

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

• Coal

What is a simple step to conserve fossil fuels?

• Wasting energy

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Using non-renewable resources

• Burning more fossil fuels