Rocks and Minerals

1

Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of shale?

A Marble B Slate C Quartzite D Basalt

2

What is a fossil?

A A preserved remnant or trace of an organism B A type of mineral C A kind of rock D A type of magma

3

Which of the following is a mineral?

A Granite B Quartz C Limestone D Sandstone

4

What is the tendency of a mineral to break unevenly called?

A Cleavage B Fracture C Streak D Luster

5

What is the process of turning sediments into sedimentary rocks?

A Metamorphism B Lithification C Weathering D Crystallization

6

What is the way a mineral reflects light called?

A Streak B Luster C Hardness D Cleavage

7

What is the process by which weathered material is transported?

A Weathering B Erosion C Deposition D Lithification

8

What is an example of an extrusive igneous rock?

A Granite B Basalt C Marble D Sandstone

9

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

A Crust B Mantle C Core D Lithosphere

10

Which mineral is used to make cement?

A Limestone B Quartz C Granite D Basalt

11

What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

A Basalt B Granite C Limestone D Slate

12

What is the softest known mineral?

A Quartz B Diamond C Talc D Feldspar

13

Which of the following is a gemstone?

A Quartz B Diamond C Feldspar D Mica

14

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

A Erosion B Weathering C Deposition D Compaction

15

How are igneous rocks formed?

A By the cooling and solidification of magma or lava B By the compaction and cementation of sediments C By the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure D By the weathering of rocks

16

What is the hardest known mineral?

A Quartz B Feldspar C Diamond D Talc

17

What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

A Sandstone B Marble C Basalt D Granite

18

Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of sandstone?

A Marble B Slate C Quartzite D Granite

19

What is a gemstone?

A A precious or semiprecious mineral used for jewelry B A type of rock C A fossil D A type of soil

20

What is a mineral?

A A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition B A type of rock C An organic substance D A synthetic material

21

What is a rock?

A A naturally occurring solid mixture of minerals B A pure chemical element C A type of soil D A fossil

22

Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of limestone?

A Marble B Slate C Quartzite D Schist

23

What is the most common mineral in the Earth's crust?

A Quartz B Feldspar C Mica D Calcite

24

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

A By cooling of magma B By compaction and cementation of sediments C By heat and pressure on existing rocks D By volcanic activity

25

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

A By cooling of lava B By compaction of sediments C By heat and pressure acting on existing rocks D By erosion