Chapter 3: Geology-Rocks and Minerals

What is the smallest sized rock?

• granite

• sand

• boulder

• cobble

Rocks are made of one or more ___________?

• minerals

• magnets

• liquids

• rocks

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A mineral used to make sidewalk chalk is _______?

• gypsum

• quartz

• granite

• diamond

What are the names of two minerals used to make jewelry?

• gypsum and talc

• gold and diamond

• halite and talc

What is another name for salt?

• graphite

• granite

• halite

• gypsum

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What is an example of a gemstone?

• nickel

• talc

• ruby

• rugby

Who is a scientist that studies rocks?

• Chemist

• Geologist

• Paleontologist

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A small rock is called a ________?

• pebble

• boulder

• sand

• cobble

Rocks are _____ materials that are all around us.

• common

• man-made

• natural

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Granite can be used to make ______?

• countertops

• paper

• houses

• cans