Rocks and Minerals Quiz

What are rocks made of?

• Sand

• Minerals

• Water

• Plants

Which of the following is an igneous rock?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Shale

What type of rock is formed from layers of sand, clay, and other particles?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• None of these

Which rock is known as the hardest natural substance?

• Quartz

• Topaz

• Diamond

• Graphite

Which of these rocks is commonly used for building monuments?

• Slate

• Marble

• Basalt

• Pumice

What causes sedimentary rocks to form?

• Cooling of magma

• Heat and pressure

• Erosion and deposition

• Melting of minerals

Which of the following is a metallic mineral?

• Quartz

• Gold

• Diamond

• Graphite

What is the process of heat and pressure turning one type of rock into another called?

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Metamorphism

• Crystallization

Pumice is a type of rock that can __________.

• Float on water
• Absorb water

• Conduct electricity

• Reflect light

What do we call the remains of plants and animals found in rocks?

• Crystals

• Fossils

• Sediments

• Minerals