Exploring Rocks and Minerals Quiz

What type of rock is basalt?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Organic

Which mineral is known for its use in pencils?

• Talc

• Graphite

• Mica

• Quartz

What is the main process that forms sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Cooling

• Compaction and cementation

• Metamorphism

Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of limestone?

• Marble

• Slate

• Schist

• Quartzite

What is the economic importance of copper?

• Used in jewelry

• Used in electrical wiring

• Used in construction

• Used in agriculture

Which mineral is known for its hardness and is used in abrasives?

• Corundum

• Gypsum

• Halite

• Calcite

What type of rock is granite?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Organic

Which mineral is commonly known as "fool's gold"?

• Gold

• Pyrite

• Galena

• Hematite

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which rock is formed from compacted plant material?

• Limestone

• Bituminous coal

• Shale

• Sandstone