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UNIT 4 - ROCKS AND MINERALS

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Type of rock formed when magma solidifies

a)

Intrusive igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Extrusive igneous rock

2.

Type of rock formed when lava solidifies

a)

Intrusive igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Extrusive igneous rock

3.

Type of rock formed when rocks change under heat and pressure

a)

Intrusive igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Extrusive igneous rock

4.

Type of rock formed when sediments are compact over a long period of time

a)

Intrusive igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Extrusive igneous rock

5.

Minerals are ... substances

a)

organic

b)

inorganic

6.

How a mineral reacts to light is called...

a)

colour

b)

lustre

c)

crystal structure

d)

hardness

7.

Resistance to scratching of a mineral is called...

a)

colour

b)

lustre

c)

crystal structure

d)

hardness

8.

Calcium is white and has sharp crystals

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Gold is a shiny material that is very soft

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Sodium is blue and has flat crystals

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Graphite is grey and dull

a)

True

b)

False

12.

If a mineral reflects little light we say they look...

a)

shiny

b)

dull

13.

If a mineral reflects a lot of light we say it looks...

a)

shiny

b)

dull

14.

Sulphur is...

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

white

d)

grey

15.

Cobalt is...

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

white

d)

grey

16.

Calcium and sodium are...

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

white

d)

grey

17.

What does the Mohs cale measure?

(a)  

18.

Write a definition for igneous rock:

(a)  

19.

What mineral is yogurt rich in?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

20.

What mineral are avocados rich in?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

21.

What minerals is broccoli rich in?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

22.

Avocados are rich in potassium and...

a)

Magnesium

b)

Calcium

c)

Zinc

d)

Sodium

23.

Paint is made using...

(a)  

24.

Cement is made of...

(a)  

25.

Pencils are made of...

(a)  

26.

Gold and silver are commonly used to make...

(a)  

27.

Batteries contain...

(a)  

28.

Batteries contain...

a)

talc

b)

fluoride

c)

graphite

d)

lithium

29.

Toothpastes contain...

a)

talc

b)

fluoride

c)

graphite

d)

lithium

30.

Cement is made of...

a)

gypsum

b)

fluoride

c)

talc

d)

lithium

31.

Pencils are made of...

a)

gypsum

b)

graphite

c)

talc

d)

lithium

32.

All living things need minerals to grow

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Solid, outer layer of the Earth.

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Magma

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Rock

34.

Rocks are made of one or more minerals.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Minerals are made of one or more rocks.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Basalt (basalto)

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

37.

Limestone (caliza)

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

38.

Shale (lutita)

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

39.

Granite (granito)

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

40.

Marble (mármol)

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

41.

Slate (pizarra)

a)

Igneous rock

b)

Sedimentary rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

42.

The remains of living thing which has been preserved in sedimentary rocks are called...

(a)  

43.

Hardness of 2 in the Mohs scale:

(a)  

44.

Hardness of 1 in the Mohs scale:

(a)  

45.

Hardness of 10 in the Mohs scale:

(a)  

46.

Hardness of 4 in the Mohs scale:

(a)  

47.

Hardness of 5 in the Mohs scale:

(a)  

48.

Hardness of 7 in the Mohs scale:

(a)  

49.

Minerals doesn't occur naturally

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Place where rock in mined from the Earth's surface:

a)

quarry

b)

volcano

c)

aquifer

d)

windmill