Rocks and Earth's Surface Quiz

Rocks are made of:

• Water only

• Minerals

• Plants

• Metal

Minerals are:

• Living things

• Nonliving solid materials found in nature

• Made from plants

• Found only in water

Which is a type of mineral?

• Sand

• Quartz

• Wood

• Plastic

Which is a type of rock?

• Water

• Granite

• Plastic

• Iron

Rocks are:

• Alive

• Nonliving

• Made from animals

• Always small

Minerals are:

• Always clear

• Always colorful

• Naturally formed solids

• Made by people

A rock that feels rough likely contains:

• Water

• Many minerals

• Sand only

• No minerals

Smooth rocks are often found in:

• Forests

• Rivers

• Mountains only

• Deserts

Which tool helps identify minerals?

• Hammer

• Magnifying glass

• Microscope

• All of the above

Rocks can have:

• One mineral

• Many minerals

• No minerals

• Both A and B