Rocks and Minerals Quiz

Which of the following is a hard, solid part of the Earth?

• Soil

• Rock

• Water

• Air

What is a mineral?

• A type of soil

• A nonliving material that makes up rocks

• Something that grows on trees

• A part of air

Which mineral is commonly used to make glass?

• Gold

• Copper

• Quartz

• Iron

What is one characteristic of sandstone?

• It is formed from volcanic lava.

• It is made mostly of quartz and feldspar.

• It is always a single color.

• It contains layers of animal bones.

What conclusion can you make about how rocks form?

• Rocks don’t change over time.

• Rocks can be shaped by weather and wind over time.

• Rocks are created only from animal bones.

• Rocks cannot be found underwater.

What are the main ingredients that form soil?

• Water and plants

• Rock pieces and animal parts

• Sand and clay only

• Leaves and air

Which type of soil is best for holding water, often used by cranberry bushes?

• Sand

• Clay

• Loam

• Gravel

What type of soil is made of sand, clay, silt, and humus?

• Clay

• Loam

• Sand

• Gravel

What is humus in soil?

• Rocks in the soil

• Nutrients from dead plants and animals

• Water in the soil

• Large pieces of clay

Why does soil take a long time to form?

• It forms slowly from rocks breaking down and plants and animals decaying.

• Soil is made in factories.

• Soil grows on trees.

• Soil comes from rain.