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The Uses of Rocks

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The following objects are made from sandstone, except …

a)
b)
c)
2.

Thick two objects that are made of rock.

a)
b)
c)
3.

Look at the following paving. It is made from ….

a)

Granite

b)

Slate

c)

Marble

4.

A place where rocks and stones are dug is called …

a)

factory

b)

quarry

c)

field

5.

Chalk is white, soft, and wears away easily. It is used for writing on …

a)

whiteboard

b)

glass board

c)

blackboard

6.

Marble is often used to make tabletop because it is…

a)

strong and attractive

b)

soft and white

c)

rough and weak

7.

Based on the picture, what is this bridge made of?

a)

sandstone

b)

granite

c)

marble

8.

In the olden time, ….. was used as the chalkboard.

a)

marble

b)

slate

c)

sandstone

9.

…. is a very hard rock, it is used in making jewelry.

a)

Limestone

b)

Granite

c)

Diamond

10.

Slate can be used as roof tiles because it can be easily …… into sheets.

a)

cut

b)

sold

c)

polished

11.

Mention 3 things that are made of marble?

4 lines
12.

Rocks have many uses because they are hard-wearing, ......, and do not break easily.

a)

soft

b)

strong

c)

expensive