ROCKS & MINERALS(GRADE 5)

Front

What must happen to a metamorphic rock before it becomes a sedimentary rock?

Back

It must be broken down into sediment.

Front

What type of rock is Red Fort and Qutab Minar made of?

Back

Sandstone.

Front

The remains of living things that died long ago are often found in what type of rock?

Back

Sedimentary.

Front

Identify the rock that is formed from volcanic lava and has a light texture.

Back

Pumice.

Front

What is the thickest layer of Earth where the rock is soft due to heat?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rock?

Back

Lithification.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

Front

What type of rock is formed under high temperature and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock.

Front

What is the main component of limestone?

Back

Calcium carbonate.