Rocks and Minerals Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which of the following is a property of minerals?

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They have a definite shape and composition

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They are found in nature

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They are used to make jewellery

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They are all radioactive

Question 2

The rock cycle shows how:

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Rocks change from one type to another

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Minerals are formed from rocks

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Rocks are weathered and eroded

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Fossils are formed

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone

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Granite

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Marble

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Basalt

Question 4

Metamorphic rocks are formed when:

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Rocks are heated and changed under pressure

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Rocks are melted and then cooled

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Sediments are compacted and cemented together

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Minerals are dissolved in water and then crystallize

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of metamorphic rock that is formed from limestone?

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Marble

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Slate

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Quartzite

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Schist

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the rock cycle?

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Growth

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Weathering

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Melting

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Compaction

Question 7

Which type of rock is formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Volcanic

Question 8

Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sand?

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Sandstone

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Shale

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Coal

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Limestone

Question 9

Which of the following minerals is used to make glass?

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Quartz

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Diamond

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Feldspar

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Mica

Question 10

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Compaction

Question 11

Which of the following is a type of mineral that is used in jewelry and industrial applications?

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Diamond

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Salt

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Graphite

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Calcite

Question 12

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive igneous

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Extrusive igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

Question 13

Which of these is NOT an igneous rock?

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Marble

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Granite

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Basalt

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Rhyolite

Question 14

Which property is NOT characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

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Formed from sediments

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Formed under high pressure

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Often have a banded appearance

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Made up of interlocking crystals

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?

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Conductivity

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Luster

Question 16

Igneous rocks form when:

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Molten rock cools and solidifies

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Rocks are squeezed and heated deep underground

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Organic matter is compressed over millions of years

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Sediments accumulate and are compacted

Question 17

Which mineral is known for being the hardest substance on Earth?

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Diamond

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Quartz

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Corundum

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Emerald

Question 18

Cleavage refers to:

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A mineral's ability to break along smooth, flat surfaces

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A mineral's ability to break irregularly

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A mineral's ability to conduct electricity

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A mineral's ability to refract light

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Slate

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Granite

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Sandstone

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Limestone

Question 20

The primary component of limestone is:

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Calcium carbonate

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Silicon dioxide

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Iron oxide

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Carbon dioxide

Question 21

Which mineral is used to make glass?

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Silica

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Calcite

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Feldspar

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Pyrite

Question 22

The most common group of minerals is:

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Silicates

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Carbonates

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Oxides

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Sulfides

Question 23

Which mineral is a deep blue gemstone?

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Sapphire

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Ruby

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Emerald

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Topaz

Question 24

Which property is NOT associated with rocks?

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Solubility in water

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Hardness

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Colour

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Transparency

Question 25

Which process is responsible for the formation of igneous rocks?

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Melting and subsequent cooling of magma or lava

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Compression and heating of existing rocks

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Weathering and erosion of existing rocks

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Evaporation and condensation of water

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Limestone

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Granite

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Basalt

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Slate

Question 27

What is the key distinction between metamorphic rocks and other rock types?

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Formation under high temperatures and pressure

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Composition of different minerals

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Formation from plant and animal remains

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Occurrence in specific geographical locations

Question 28

Which mineral is responsible for the pink colour commonly seen in granite?

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Biotite

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Quartz

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Feldspar

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Calcite

Question 29

What is the term used to describe the ongoing cycle of rock formation and transformation?

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The rock cycle

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The mineral cycle

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The water cycle

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The carbon cycle

Question 30

Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the rock cycle?

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Evaporation

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Melting

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Weathering

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Compaction

Question 31

Igneous rocks are formed when:

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Molten rock cools and solidifies

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Sediments are compacted and cemented

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Rocks are subjected to heat and pressure inside the Earth

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Rocks are broken down by weathering

Question 32

Granite is an example of a:

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Igneous rock

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Sedimentary rock

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Metamorphic rock

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Limestone

Question 33

Which of the following minerals is known for its hardness and is used in jewellery?

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Diamond

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Quartz

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Calcite

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Feldspar

Question 34

The term 'metamorphism' refers to:

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The process of changing rocks into different types

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The formation of new rocks from molten material

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The breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces

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The movement of rocks by wind and water

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a use of rocks and minerals?

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Food

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Construction

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Jewellery

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Medicine

Question 36

What is the process by which rocks are changed from one type to another over time?

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Metamorphism

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Crystallization

Question 37

Which of the following minerals is considered the hardest known substance on Earth?

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Diamond

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Ruby

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Sapphire

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Emerald

Question 38

Which of the following is a common use for limestone?

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Building materials

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Jewelry

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Electronics

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Fertilizer

Question 39

What is the term for the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Crystallization

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Metamorphism

Question 40

What is the name of the layer of the Earth's crust that is primarily composed of rocks?

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Lithosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

Question 41

Which of the following is not a category of rocks?

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Metal

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Igneous

Question 42

What is the name of the process that forms rocks when sediments are squeezed and heated?

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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Igneous

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Volcanic

Question 43

What is the primary use of limestone?

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Building materials

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Electronics

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Jewelry

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Medicine

Question 44

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of minerals?

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Crystalline structure

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Hardness

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Solubility

Question 45

What is the term used to describe the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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Deposition

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Transportation

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Erosion

Question 46

What is the name of the process that describes the continuous transformation of rocks from one type to another?

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Rock cycle

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Nitrogen cycle

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Carbon cycle

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Water cycle

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone

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Basalt

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Granite

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Marble

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a step in the rock cycle?

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Erosion of mountains by wind

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Magma cooling and becoming solid

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Sedimentary rocks being squashed and glued together

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Metamorphic rocks melting and reforming

Question 49

What makes a mineral different from a rock?

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Minerals have a specific chemical recipe.

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Minerals are used in everyday things.

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Minerals are solid and found in nature.

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Minerals are found inside the Earth.

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a way to tell minerals apart?

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Color

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Streak

Question 51

A geologist finds a rock with layers of sand and pebbles stuck together. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary

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Fossils

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

Question 52

Which of these is an example of rocks and minerals used in everyday life?

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Granite kitchen counters

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Plastic bottles

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Cotton shirts

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Metal cars

Question 53

What type of rock is formed when other rocks are changed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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Igneous

Question 54

Which mineral is often used in electronic devices?

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Quartz

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Mica

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Feldspar

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Gypsum

Question 55

A geologist finds a rock with big crystals. What can you say about how the rock formed?

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It cooled down slowly

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It formed in water

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It formed under a lot of pressure

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It cooled down quickly

Question 56

How does the rock cycle show us that Earth is always changing?

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It shows that rocks are constantly being changed and formed.

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It shows that rocks are only found on the Earth's surface.

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It shows that rocks are always being made but never disappear.