Rocks & Minerals Quiz

What percentage of all fossils are fossilized dinosaur bones?

• 50%
• Less than 0.0001%
• 1%
• 5%

2. What rock is commonly used for buildings and monuments?

• Granite
• Sandstone
• Limestone
• Mica

Which of the following is required in order for a plant or animal to fossilize?

• Millions of years
• Humans
• Be covered quickly
• Rain

What rock is made from the same element as diamonds?

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Why should we be careful when using the results of carbon-14 dating?

What is one common characteristic of metamorphic rock?

• Soft
• Round
• Hard
• Sticky

How many elements are in a native mineral?

8. What is a common mineral found in the human body?

• Gold
• Calcium
• Lead
• Plutonium

9. Which of the following is a native mineral?

• Salt
• Baking Soda
• Mud
• Copper

10. How are artificial gems easily identified?

• Less durable
• Too perfect
• Smaller crystals
• A, B, and C

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