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TYPES OF ROCKS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The materials that form the crust of the Earth is called .........

a)

mantle

b)

rocks

c)

core

2.

A rock in which a particular mineral is found in a large percentage is called the................. and mining is mostly done in areas where it is found.

a)

ore

b)

lava

3.

Rocks are classified into 3 types.

a)

Igneous

sedimentary

metamorphic

b)

Intrusive

Extrusive

Igneous

c)

Igneous

sandstone and limestone

metamorphic

4.

Metals like gold, silver and iron are obtained from ......... rocks.

a)

sedimentary

b)

metamorphic

c)

igneous

5.

Identify the type of rock used in the interior of this home.

a)

slate

b)

marble

c)

limestone

6.

Petroleum is an example of a fossil fuel obtained from........... rocks.

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

7.

Identify the type of rock given in the picture.

a)

igneous

b)

metamorphic

c)

sedimentary

8.

The scientific study of rocks is called..................

a)

petrology

b)

psychology

c)

seismology

9.

Rocks were used to make .................... in the ancient times by primitive man.

a)

Petroleum

b)

flooring tile

c)

weapons and tools

10.

The prominent features of metamorphic rocks are:

a)

-mostly formed under water

-it has remains of plants and animals

-made of smaller particles

b)

-it has metals and mineral

-it is called primary rocks

c)

-they are very hard

-marble, slate