Worksheet: Rocks And Minerals - 1

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions.

(ii) Which statement is true regarding fossil fuels?
(a) Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of dinosaurs only.
(b) Coal is a type of fossil fuel formed from dead plants, while petroleum is formed from the remains of sea plants and animals.
(c) Fossil fuels are renewable energy sources that can be replenished quickly.
(d) Both coal and petroleum are found only on the surface of the Earth.

(iii) Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?
(a) Igneous
(b) Sedimentary
(c) Metamorphic
(d) None of the above

(iv) Which of the following is a common mineral found in rocks?
(a) Quartz
(b) Gold
(c) Silver
(d) Copper

(v) Which type of rock is formed by the compaction and cementation of sediment?
(a) Igneous
(b) Sedimentary
(c) Metamorphic
(d) None of the above

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) __________ is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

(ii) __________ is the hardest mineral found on Earth.

(iii) Rocks that are formed from the accumulation of sediments are called __________ rocks.

(iv) __________ rock is formed when magma or lava cools and solidifies.

(v) The process of changing one type of rock into another is called the __________ cycle.

Q3: Match the Column.

Q4: True or False.

(i) Minerals are naturally occurring substances found in the Earth's crust.
(ii) Magma is molten rock material found beneath the Earth's surface.
(iii) Marble is an example of an igneous rock.

(iv) All rocks are made up of minerals.
(v) Fossils can be found in metamorphic rocks.

Q5: Short Answer Questions.

(ii) What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

(iii) How are metamorphic rocks formed?

(iv) What is the process of weathering?

(v) What are the uses of rocks and minerals?

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