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Minerals and Rocks

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

An element or compound found in the earth is a

a)

plant

b)

mineral

c)

rock

2.

A natural, solid material made of one or more minerals is a

a)

rock

b)

super mineral

c)

igneous rock

3.

Living things are called

a)

minerals

b)

undead

c)

organic

4.

Sand, soil, pebbles, and organic matter is considered

a)

sediment

b)

rocky

c)

magma

5.

(a)   is hot liquid inside the earth.

6.

When magma comes out onto the earth's surface, it is known as (a)   .

7.

Where are minerals found?

a)

inside the earth

b)

only in space

c)

they are made in a lab

8.

Choose 3 properties of minerals that scientists study.

a)

luster

b)

weight

c)

crystal shape

d)

hardness

9.

Choose the 3 rock types.

a)

Mountainous

b)

Igneous

c)

Sedimentary

d)

Metamorphic

10.

Scientists use the Moh's Scale of ______ to determine what type of mineral they are studying.

a)

Geology

b)

Minerals

c)

Hardness

11.

This is an illustration of

a)

the water cycle

b)

the rock cycle

c)

the volcanic cycle

12.

When rocks melt, they become

a)

sedimentary

b)

metamorphic

c)

magma

13.

When rocks are exposed to high heat or high pressure, they become

a)

sedimentary rocks

b)

igneous rock

c)

metamorphic rock

14.

When magma cools, it becomes

a)

igneous rock

b)

sedimentary rock

c)

metamorphic rock

15.

When sediment is compacted together, it becomes

a)

igneous rock

b)

sedimentary rock

c)

metamorphic rock