Self-Test Quiz!


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1.

All rocks can be divided into 3 main groups according to the way they are formed, they are: ; and .


2.

Some rocks contain only one , but most are a mixture of .


3.

Rocks are made up of which are made up of single elements or compounds.


4.

rocks are made of magma from a volcano. Those that form above ground are called and rocks that are formed underground are called .


5.

is a common example of an intrusive igneous rock.


6.

Briefly describe how Sedimentary Rocks form?


7.

A is an example of a sedimentary rock.


8.

rocks form when or sedimentary rocks are subjected to high temperatures or crushed by huge pressures underground which changes the properties and the appearance of the rocks.


9.

What are the two types of metamorphism?

and .


10.

Give some examples of the several tests that geologists use to identify minerals...

a) ; d)

b) ; e)

c); f)


11.

Sand is formed by the of rocks in several different environments.


12.

is formed in similar ways to sand, but it contains the remains of plants and animals.


13.

Name some of the uses of rocks in our man-made environment:

a) ;

b) ;

c) .


14.

Rocks have been used as and since the first human being appeared on earth over two and a half million years ago.


15.

Minerals that are highly prized for their beauty are called , which are used mainly for:, and in.


16.

Around 90 minerals are classed as gems, but only about 20 of these are important gems. List 3 types of gemstones:

a) ;

b) ;

c) .


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