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Minerals and Rocks

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

Which of the following statements is not true about igneous rocks?

a)

It formed crystals.

b)

It is formed from magma.

c)

It can become glassy in appearance.

d)

It can be formed from an existing rock.

2.

Which type of rock contains plants' and animals' remains?

a)

chemical rock

b)

clastic rock

c)

foliated rock

d)

organic rock

3.

Obsidian is a rock formed through fast solidification on air when a volcano erupts. What type of rock is obsidian?

a)

Extrusive igneous rock

b)

Extensive igneous rock

c)

Intrusive igneous rock

d)

intensive igneous rock

4.

Which of the following statement is not true about metamorphic rocks?

a)

It is formed from plant and animal debris

b)

it is formed when subjected to high heat and pressure.

c)

Schist, phyllite and gneiss are examples of metamorphic rocks.

d)

Foliated and non- foliated are classification of metamorphic rocks.

5.

While walking at the beach, Angela found a rock sample with a crystals white appearance which according to her friend was halite- a rock salt. What type of rock did she find?

a)

clastic rock

b)

chemical rock

c)

metamorphic rock

d)

organic rock

6.

Which of the following is the least useful property in identifying minerals?

a)

streak

b)

luster

c)

cleavage

d)

color

7.

What property of mineral is shown if a rock breaks into an irregular pattern?

a)

fracture

b)

cleavage

c)

luster

d)

hardness

8.

Salt is used in cooking to enhance food taste. Which group of minerals does it belong?

a)

carbonates

b)

fluorites

c)

halides

d)

sulfides

9.

Angela tests a mineral sample by scratching it to white and black porcelain plate to determine its true color?

a)

specific gravity

b)

hardness

c)

streak

d)

color

10.

James Dana developed a classification scheme for minerals. Which of the following is the basis of his classification?

a)

Chemical composition of the minerals

b)

Hardness of the minerals

c)

Location of mineral occurrence

d)

Color of mineral