Ecosystems Lesson 2: Practice

Which mineral resource is often used for making roads?

• Granite

• Gravel

• Limestone

• Sand

Which mineral resource is often used for decorative purposes in buildings?

• Sand

• Coal

• Granite

• Gravel

Which mineral resource is most commonly used in making glass?

• Sand

• Coal

• Granite

• Limestone

Which mineral resource is most likely to be used in agriculture for soil conditioning?

• Limestone

• Sand

• Gravel

• Granite

What is an example of a texture you might observe in rocks?

• Hot

• Cold

• Smooth

• Loud

Which of the following is a characteristic you might observe about rocks?

• Color

• Taste

• Smell

• Sound

What is coal formed from?

• Remains of ancient plants

• Remains of ancient animals

• Sand and rocks

• Water and air

___________ is used for building, decorative stone, and countertops.

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___________ is used to generate electricity.

___________ is used for sidewalks, cement, and keeping crops healthy.