Sandstone Quiz

What is sandstone?

• A type of metal used in construction

• A type of wood used for building

• A type of fabric used for clothing

• A sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sandstone?

• High strength

• Low permeability

• Low porosity

• Low durability

How is sandstone formed?

• Sand grains are compacted and cemented together over time.

• Sandstone is formed by the deposition of sediment.

• Sandstone is formed by the erosion of rocks.

• Sandstone is formed by volcanic activity.

What is the main mineral that gives sandstone its color?

• iron oxide

• calcium carbonate

• silicon dioxide

• manganese oxide

Which of the following is a common use of sandstone?

• Electrical wiring

• Cooking utensils

• Building material

• Transportation fuel

What is the approximate grain size of sandstone?

• 0.1 mm - 1 mm

• 0.01 mm - 0.1 mm

• 2 mm - 5 mm

• 0.0625 mm - 2 mm

Which of the following is a type of sandstone?

• limestone

• granite

• marble

• quartz sandstone

What is the hardness of sandstone on the Mohs scale?

• 3-4

• 6-7

• 10-11

• 8-9

What is the sedimentary structure commonly found in sandstone?

• Foliation

• Cross-bedding

• Stratification

• Cleavage

Which of the following is a type of sandstone based on its color?

• red sandstone

• yellow sandstone

• green sandstone

• blue sandstone