Rocks and Minerals Quiz

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6 questions

1. What do all rocks have in common? 
a. They are all the same size 
b. They are all the same color 
c. They all have minerals 
d. They are the same shape

2. What is the difference between a rock and a mineral? 
a. Minerals are prettier 
b. Rocks are made of minerals 
c. Minerals have more uses 
d. Rocks are found underground

3. What are the three types of rocks? 
a. Mica, Sedimentary, Igneous 
b. Volcanic, Metamorphic, Sedimentary 
c. Granite, Crystal, Igneous 
d. Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous

4. Which type of rock is formed when sediment is layered to form a rock?
a. Metamorphic rock
b. Igneous rock
c. Sedimentary rock

5. Which type of rock is formed when heat and pressure are added to a rock to change it, or morph it?
a. Metamorphic rock
b.  Igneous rock
c.  Sedimentary rock

6. How are mineral described?
a. by hardness, color and shape
b. by size, height and taste
c. by beauty, smell and sound