Soil and Rock Quiz

What are three types of soil?

• Clay, Loam, Sand

• Clay, Gravel, Silt

• Sand, Silt, Peat

• Loam, Chalk, Peat

Which two methods are commonly used for testing soils?

• The shake method and the texture method

• The color method and the density method

• The pH method and the layer method

• The moisture method and the compaction method

What are two primary uses of soil?

• For plant growth and construction

• For insulation and decoration

• For fuel and mineral extraction

• For recreation and art

What are the three main types of rock?

• Igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary

• Basalt, limestone, shale

• Granite, quartzite, marble

• Sandstone, claystone, dolomite

Which rock is formed from lava?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Basalt

Which rock is formed from a rock that is put under pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Granite

Which rock is formed from particles that are broken off from other rocks?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Slate

What do all metals do?

• Conduct electricity

• Float on water

• Dissolve in water

• Burn in air

Name the non-metal that can conduct electricity.

• Silicon

• Sulfur

• Graphite

• Phosphorus

What is an alloy?

• A pure metal element

• A compound of metal and non-metal

• A mixture of a metal and at least one other element melted together

• A natural mineral containing metal