Science Quiz

Define permeability.

• The ability of a material to allow liquids to pass through it.

• The ability of a material to reflect light.

• The ability of a material to conduct electricity.

• The ability of a material to absorb sound.

Define hardness.

• The resistance of a material to scratching or denting.

• The ability of a material to stretch.

• The ability of a material to float.

• The ability of a material to conduct heat.

Name the three types of naturally occurring rocks.

• Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.

• Igneous, volcanic, crystalline.

• Sedimentary, volcanic, crystalline.

• Metamorphic, volcanic, crystalline.

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• By heat and pressure.

• By cooling of lava.

• By accumulation of sediments.

• By evaporation of water.

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• By accumulation of sediments.

• By cooling of lava.

• By heat and pressure.

• By evaporation of water.

How are igneous rocks formed?

• By cooling of lava.

• By accumulation of sediments.

• By heat and pressure.

• By evaporation of water.

What are fossils?

• Remains of ancient living things.

• Types of rocks.

• Minerals found in the earth.

• Layers of soil.

What is sandy soil made up from?

• Small particles of rock and minerals.

• Large rocks and boulders.

• Clay and silt.

• Organic matter and humus.

Which one is a sedimentary rock?

• Sandstone.

• Granite.

• Marble.

• Basalt.

Which one is a metamorphic rock?

• Marble.

• Granite.

• Sandstone.

• Basalt.