ROCKS AND MINERALS

Why are rocks and minerals important to us?

• They make good pets.

• They help us build things and provide us with resources.

• They are great for singing and dancing.

• They can be used for cooking.

What type of rock is often used in sculptures and buildings because it can be easily carved and polished?

• Sedimentary rock

• Marble

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous Rock

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava?

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Volcanic Rock

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Granite, Marble, and Limestone

• Red, Green, and Blue

• Soft, Hard, and Medium

Name one property of minerals.

• Taste

• Smell

• Sound

• Hardness