Rocks and Soils Pre and Post Assessment

What is the main material that rocks are made of?

• Sand
• Air
• Water
• Minerals

Which type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

• Igneous rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Clay rock

What do we call rocks that have been broken down into smaller pieces?

• Sediments
• Crystals
• Minerals
• Fossils

Which soil is best for growing plants?

• Loamy soil
• Clay soil
• Sandy soil
• Rocky soil

What is the process called when rocks are worn away by wind and water?

• Erosion
• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a type of sedimentary rock?

• Sandstone
• Granite
• Marble
• Basalt

Which of the following are NOT layers of the Earth?

• Top soil
• Crust
• Mantle
• Bedrock

Which rock is formed under heat and pressure?

• Metamorphic rock
• Igneous rock
• Sedimentary rock
• Basalt rock

What type of rock can contain fossils?

• Sedimentary rock
• Igneous rock
• Metamorphic rock
• Limestone

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of rock?

• Granite
• Concrete
• Limestone
• Slate