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Rocks and minerals

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Granite's grains are all interlocked to one another, hence there are no gaps between its grains. It can be said that the granite is

a)

Porous

b)

Fragmental

c)

Crystalline

d)

Dismantled

2.

Sandstone is formed from minerals which have different shapes to one another and have grain which are not interlock, known as...

a)

Fragmental Rocks

b)

Dismantled Rocks

c)

Crystalline Rocks

d)

Sulfuric Rocks

3.

When Igneous type rock get heat and pressure, it will turn into ....

a)

Sedimentary Rocks

b)

Metamorphic Rocks

c)

No changes at all, just still being an Igneous type rocks

d)

Fragmental & Crystalline Rocks

4.

When Metamorphic is subjected to extreme heat, it will turn into ....

a)

Sedimentary Type Rock

b)

Fragmental & Crystalline Rock

c)

Igneous Rock

d)

Magma

5.

Metamorphic type rocks can turn into a sedimentary type rock when it gets.....

a)

More Heat & Pressure

b)

Erosion & Weathering

c)

Heat & Weathering

d)

Weathering & Magma

6.

Rocks is gradually wear away due to extreme temperature, wind, water is known as.....

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

c)

Biological weathering

d)

Sulfuric weathering

7.

Earth consist of some layers, the thinnest layer in which all of human can live is called ....

a)

The earth's core

b)

The earth's mantle

c)

The Crust

d)

The lithosphere

8.

Earth's tectonic plate has boundaries between its plate. When that boundaries is splitting/separated from one another, it is called as ...

a)

Divergent boundaries

b)

Convergent boundaries

c)

Transform boundaries

d)

Ejected boundaries

9.

Its explosion is very explosive and the distance between the earth core and its crate is very distant, those are the characteristic of ........... volcanoes

a)

Shield

b)

Composite

c)

Sulfuric

d)

Crystalline

10.

This type of soil consist of equal mixture of small and large grains rock. this type of soil also can retain water and contain more humus. Which type of soil is this?

a)

silt

b)

sandy

c)

clay

d)

loam

11.

The area near the surface of earth are classified into 4 interconnected sphere. Which earth's sphere does include solid part of the earth such as rock, stone, soil

a)

biosphere

b)

atmosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

lithosphere

12.

Which of the following is not the appropriate way to respond volcanic eruptions?

a)

keep informed about volcanic progress

b)

pay close to emergency plans, follow instruction for closure and evacuation

c)

do your part to remain safe and help other in need

d)

get close to the volcano erupted

13.

What do the scientist use to identify the the history of earth?

a)

identify living animal

b)

identify soil and water

c)

identify rock and fossil

d)

identify fossil and plant

14.

what did the scientist use to estimate the age of the earth?

a)

Metamorphic rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Igneous rock

d)

Fossil

15.

What is the cause of earthquake?

a)

The movement of earth's core give pressure to earth mantle

b)

The movement of plate tectonic toward one another release pressure up to the boundaries

c)

the movement of crust apart give pressure to the boundaries

d)

the movement of wave on the ocean

16.

What is tsunami?

a)

series of huge waves created as a result of earthquake under the sea

b)

series of huge waves created as s result of volcanic eruption

c)

series of huge waves created as a result of landslide

d)

series of huge waves created as a result of erotion

17.

What is the example of metamorphic rock?

a)

granite

b)

sandstome

c)

marble

d)

basalt

18.

What does it form when two tectonics plate move towards each other?

a)

new landform

b)

mountain ranges

c)

transform fault

d)

ocean

19.

What is the Lithosphere?

a)

The Crust and the bottom layer of the mantle

b)

The Crust and the upper layer of the mantle

c)

The Asthenosphere is the same as the lithosphere

d)

The Core and the lower layer of the mantle

20.

The Earths Crust is it's (a)   layer

21.

The Difference between the Oceanic Crust is that...........

a)

There is no difference, it's the same

b)

The Oceanic crust is thinner than the continental crust

c)

The Continental Crust covers 70% of the surface of the crust

d)

The Oceanic rocks are lighter than the Continental rocks

22.

Tectonic plates are.......

a)

Pieces of the Earths Crust and Uppermost mantel

b)

Pieces of the Crust and core

c)

Pieces of the Mantel and Core

d)

I'm not sure

23.

What was in the diagram shown on the first page?

a)

Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, Volcanic arc, Trench, Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust.

b)

Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, Volcanic arc

c)

Trench, Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust.

d)

Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, Volcanic arc, Trench, Oceanic Crust, Continental Crust and the core

24.

The Earth's Crust is made up of

(a)  

25.

The Continental Crust is made up of constituents like silicon, aluminum, and oxygen

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Tectonic Plates are about ________ km thick

a)

100

b)

50

c)

500

d)

2000

27.

Why is the Lithosphere important

a)

The lithosphere is the rocky outer part of the Earth.

b)

the lithosphere is not important

c)

there is no such thing as the lithosphere

28.

Was our Presentation good ?

a)

It was ok

b)

It was Awesome

c)

It was Rubbish

d)

It was bad

29.

What is the Earth crust made up of

a)

magma,coal

b)

water,salt

c)

metamorphic rocks

d)

all of the above

30.

what is the earths crust

a)

dominos margerita pizza outerlayer

b)

the shell of the earth

c)

the shell of a tortoise

31.

the earth crust is broken into parts called plates

a)

true

b)

false

32.

what is the matter of earths crust

a)

semi-solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

solid

33.

the earths crust is the hottest part of earth

a)

true

b)

false

34.

where is the crust deeper

a)

mountains

b)

beach

c)

platues

d)

ocean

35.

The process by which rocks are broken down

a)

Weathering

b)

Deposition

c)

Erosion

d)

Sedimentation

36.

The process in which wind, water, ice or gravity move rock fragments from one location to another

a)

Weathering

b)

Sedimentation

c)

Erosion

d)

Deposition

37.

The process in which sediment settles out (drops to the bottom) of the water or wind that is carrying it

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Deposition

38.

The physical breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is...

a)

Mechanical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

c)

All weathering

d)

Erosion weathering

39.

The breakdown of rocks because of chemical reactions and processes

a)

Physical weathering

b)

Chemical weathering

c)

All weathering

d)

Erosion weathering

40.

Water gradually wearing down and smoothing rocks over a long period of time is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

41.

When iron in rocks reacts with oxygen, it forms iron oxide (rust), which weakens rocks and causes them to break apart. This is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

42.

Rain washing away soil from a hillside is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

chemical weathering

43.

Waves dropping sand onto land until a beach is formed is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

chemical weathering

44.

Acid rain slowly wearing away rock over time is an example of...

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

45.

Water getting into cracks, freezing, and breaking rocks or pavement apart is an example of...

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

deposition

d)

erosion

46.

What causes the greatest amount of erosion on beaches?

a)

Waves

b)

Glaciers

c)

Rust

d)

Gravity

47.

Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of...

a)

physical weathering

b)

chemical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

48.

Wind blowing sand from one location to another is called...

a)

erosion

b)

physical weathering

c)

chemical weathering

d)

deposition

49.
What is sediment?
a)
the process of rocks being broken down and carried away
b)
bits of rock, sand, and silt caused by the weathering of rocks
c)
the top layer of the soil
d)
decaying plant or animal material 
50.
The diagrams  shows a natural process that weathers rock.
 Which statement best explains why this process results in weathering?
a)
frozen water acts as a solute
b)
water expands when it freezes
c)
the mass of water increases when it freezes
d)
frozen water dissolves most types of rock
51.

What type of changes does erosion cause?

a)

Physical changes

b)

Chemical changes

c)

Electrical changes

d)

Magnetic changes

52.
Physical and chemical weathering differ because
a)
only chemical weathering produces new materials.
b)
only physical weathering creates smaller pieces of rock.
c)
only physical weathering involves water.
d)
chemical weathering is faster than physical weathering.
53.
A delta at the mouth of a river is the direct result of 
a)
runoff from sewage
b)
deposition of sediment
c)
an ancient glacier that passed through
d)
an underground river flowing to the ocean
54.
How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—
a)
keeps the rocks in place.
b)
makes the rocks last longer.
c)
expands cracks and breaks rocks.
d)
causes rocks to fall in landslides.
55.
When particles are eroded and moved, they are eventually laid down in a process called: 
a)
deposition
b)
weathering
c)
supposition
d)
refraction
56.

What Clastic Rock has a grain size of 0.004 cm?

a)

Conglomerate

b)

Breccia

c)

Sandstone

d)

Siltstone

e)

Dolostone

57.

What rock is monomineralic, composed on intergrown crystals, and resulted from the process of evaporation?

a)

Dunite

b)

Quartzite

c)

Coal

d)

Rock Gypsum

58.

Which rock is composed out of visible angular sediments that are cemented and compacted together?

a)

Breccia

b)

Sandstone

c)

Dolostone

d)

Gneiss

59.

It you were to find a rock with cemented shell fragments what would you classify it as?

a)

Clastic Sedimentary

b)

Nonfoliated Metamorphic

c)

Bioclastic Sedimentary

d)

Crystalline Sedimentary

60.

According to the Earth Science Reference Tables (page 7) , which sedimentary rock would be formed by the compaction and cementation of particles 1.5 centimeters in diameter?

a)

shale

b)

conglomerate

c)

siltstone

d)

sandstone

61.

According to the Earth Science Reference Tables (page 6), some sedimentary rocks form as the direct result of the

a)

melting of minterals

b)

solidification of molten magma

c)

cementation of rock fragments

d)

recrystalization of material

62.

What is the approximate dewpoint temperature if the drybulb temperature is 10 degrees celsius and the difference between dry and wet-bulb temperature is 2 degress celsius? [Refer to the Earth Science Reference Tables.] (page 12)

a)

1 degree C

b)

-13 degrees C

c)

6 degrees C

d)

3 degrees C

63.
What type of rock is this?
a)
Igneous
b)
Metamorphic
c)
Sedimentary
64.
Using Your ESRT. Name a mineral that is mined for its iron content.
a)
Galena
b)
Pyrite
c)
Magnetite
d)
Sulfur
65.
Which rock is formed when sea water evaporates?
a)
limestons
b)
Rock Salt
c)
Rock Gypsum
d)
Dolostone
66.
What type of rock will fossils be found?
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
67.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

68.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

69.
A _______ is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.
a)
rock
b)
carbon
c)
mineral
d)
water
70.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?
a)
clay
b)
sand
c)
silt
d)
mud
71.
Layers of soil are also known as:
a)
Soil Profiles
b)
Soil Horizons
c)
Soil sheets
d)
Soil cores
72.
Soil formation begins with the weathering of 
a)
litter.
b)
bedrock.
c)
the A horizon.
d)
humus.
73.
What is humus?
a)
soil
b)
organic matter
c)
loam
d)
minerals
74.
Which of the following orders sediment particle size from smallest to largest?
a)
silt, sand, clay
b)
sand, silt, clay
c)
clay, sand, silt
d)
clay, silt, sand
75.
Which of the horizons in the soil profile shown represent the organic material?
a)
Horizon O (Humus)
b)
Horizon A
c)
Horizon B
d)
Horizon C
76.

In which horizon do most animals such as bugs live?

a)

Humus

b)

Topsoil

c)

Subsoil

d)

Parent Material

e)

Bedrock

77.

Which layer is the parent material?

a)

Horizon O

b)

Horizon A

c)

Horizon B

d)

Horizon C

e)

Horizon R

78.

Which layer is the subsoil?

a)

Horizon O

b)

Horizon A

c)

Horizon B

d)

Horizon C

e)

Horizon R

79.
The dark organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals
a)
humus
b)
decomposer
c)
loam
d)
erosion
80.
The horizon contains partly weathered rock
a)
C Horizon
b)
A Horizon
c)
B Horizon
d)
Bedrock
81.
The horizon is called the subsoil, usually consist of clay and other particles leached down from the A Horizon
a)
B Horizon
b)
A Horizon
c)
Erosion
d)
Bedrock
82.
A loose mixture of rock particles, organic material (humus), water, and air- forms from rock, support the growth of vegetation
a)
loam
b)
erosion
c)
soil
d)
A horizon

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