Real World Science: Rocks and Minerals Quiz

Which ancient civilization is known for using large rocks to construct the pyramids?

• Aztecs

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Mayans

What is a mineral that is commonly used in jewelry and is known for its hardness?

• Salt

• Quartz

• Copper

• Diamond

Which layer of the Earth is composed of liquid rock?

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

What type of rock is formed from magma or lava?

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Fossil

• Igneous

Which type of rock is formed from compressed sediments?

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

How does metamorphic rock form?

• From cooling lava

• By compression of sediments

• Through heat and pressure

• By erosion

What natural process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

• Weathering

• Melting

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

Which natural force is responsible for carving out the Grand Canyon?

• Water

• Wind

• Earthquakes

• Glaciers

What is the result of the erosion process on rocks?

• Formation of new rocks

• Creation of soil

• Melting of rocks

• Formation of stalactites

What is the term for the continuous transformation of rocks from one type to another?

• Rock Cycle

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

• Erosion