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Classify the following rocks into igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks:

Slate Marble  Shale Sandstone Limestone
Granite Basalt Gneiss Rock salt Chalk

Important Questions on Rocks and Minerals

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_____ is a soft black rock.   

 
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Which of these is not used in making jewellery?
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Differentiate between the following. 

Metamorphic rock and Sedimentary rock

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Unscramble the given word

The most common mineral found in rocks, it has glassy shine and is used in watches.

UQRATZ

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Which of these is not a gemstone?
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Are minerals useful? Give two examples.
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Write one use of each of the following:

a. Marble

b. Slate

c. Silver

d. Topaz

e. Iron

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_____ are substances that form naturally in rocks. [Minerals/Chemicals]
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Write the name of the rock used to make the following things. 

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When rocks break up _____ is formed.
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Granite does not contain _____.
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What are rocks? Give an example of hard rock and soft rock.
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Match the columns:

                           A                                   B
1. Diamond a. Rubber
2. Tyres     b. Keep out insects
3. Reproduce c. Hardest rock
4. Wire netting  d. Make food
5. Chlorophyll     e. Produce young ones

 

 

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Why are the kitchen slabs and floors in the buildings made from marble and granite? Can the kitchen slabs be made from wood?
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Rocks are made up of small grains called _____.
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Which of these is not true?

a. Rocks are made of minerals.

b. Minerals are made of rocks.

c. The Earth is made of rocks and minerals.