What are the three main categories of rocks?

Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous

Compaction, extraction, and settlement

Igneous rock is formed by

Layers of particles cementing together

Rock changing from one form to another

Rocks And Minerals Assessment

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Which of the following is a property of minerals? (check only one answer)
- Quartz
- Cleavage and fracture
- Mining
- Scratch test
- Weight

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This quiz covers the basics of rocks and minerals for grade 6.

2.

Minerals are NOT formed in which way?
- Cooling
- Evaporation
- By humans
- Deep within the earth
Correct Answer

A. By humans

Explanation

Minerals are naturally formed substances. All of the other answers occur in nature.

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3.

Which of the following is a type of rock?
- Talc
- Diamond
- Granite
- Tourmaline
- Halite
Correct Answer

A. Granite

Explanation

Granite is a rock formed from feldspar, biotite, and quartz. The other examples are all minerals.

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4.

What are the three main categories of rocks?
- Settled, swirled, and pressed
- Gneiss, schist, and coal
- Hornblende, amphitite, galena
- Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous
- Compaction, extraction, and settlement
Correct Answer

A. Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous

Explanation

Categories help us classify and discuss rocks based on their characteristics. The other examples are either processes, do not apply to rocks, or are types of rocks and minerals.

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5.

Igneous rock is formed by
- Magma that has cooled
- Layers of particles cementing together
- Rock changing from one form to another
- Glaciers
- Earthquakes
Correct Answer

A. Magma that has cooled

Explanation

Igneous rock is formed by cooled magma. Some igneous rock has large crystals, other has very small crystals, all depending upon the cooling rate of the magma.

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6.

Sedimentary rock most likely would NOT be found
- In a volcano
- Under a lake
- Where there are fossils
- At the base of a mountain
- At the mouth of a river
Correct Answer

A. In a volcano

Explanation

Sedmimentary rock is formed where layers of minerals are allowed to build up over time. In a volcano, that process doesn't happen because of extreme heat, or lack of layering of particles.

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7.

Why does this image not accurately show the rock cycle?

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Rocks And Minerals Assessment

Which of the following is a property of minerals? (check only one answer)

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Minerals are NOT formed in which way?

Which of the following is a type of rock?

What are the three main categories of rocks?

Igneous rock is formed by

Sedimentary rock most likely would NOT be found

Why does this image not accurately show the rock cycle?