Exploring Rocks and Fossils

What is the main difference between minerals and rocks?

• Minerals are made of rocks.

• Rocks are made of minerals.

• Minerals are always liquid.

• Rocks are always metallic.

Which of the following is a process in the rock cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Why is the rock cycle important to how the Earth looks today?

• It creates new landforms and recycles old ones.

• It prevents earthquakes.

• It controls the weather.

• It stops volcanic eruptions.

Which layer of the Earth is primarily responsible for the movement of tectonic plates?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

• Wind

• Tectonic plate movement

• Ocean currents

• Solar flares

Which type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossil

What is a fossil?

• A type of rock

• Remains or impression of a prehistoric organism

• A mineral

• A type of soil

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Tsunami

• Photosynthesis

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?

• Melting

• Erosion and deposition

• Freezing

• Evaporation

Which of the following best describes metamorphic rocks?

• Rocks that have been melted and cooled

• Rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure

• Rocks that contain fossils

• Rocks that are formed from sediments