Name: ______________________

Rocks & Minerals Test

Part I: Matching. Match the description by the kind of
rock.

Write I for Igneous, M for Metamorphic, or S for Sedimentary.

1. ________ Limestone is an example of this rock.

2. ________ This rock forms when melted rock cools and hardens.
3. ________ This kind of rock is made up of small and large grains of minerals.
4. ________ Fossils are found in these rocks.
5. ________ This rock has properties different from the original rock.
6. ________ This is the most common type of rock.
7. ________ This rock forms deep within the earth.
8. ________ This rock is formed by heating and squeezing.
9. ________ This rock is also known as volcanic rock.

Part II: Fll-in-the-blank Write the word/words required for each question.

1. Name two things rocks are used for:

a. _________________________
b. _________________________

2. Name two things minerals are used for:

a. _________________________
b. _________________________

3. Give two examples of sedimentary rocks:

a. _________________________
b. _________________________

4. Name two substances that are best for building:

a. _________________________
b. _________________________

5. List the 4 properties of a mineral:

a. _________________________
b. _________________________
c. _________________________
d. __________________________
Part III: Short Answer. Use full sentences to answer the
following questions.

1. How is an igneous rock like a candle?

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2. How do sedimentary rocks help preserve plants and animals?

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3. What causes the layers of the Earth to sometimes fold?

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4. Why are metamorphic rocks rare and less common than other types of rocks?

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5. Explain the ways in which Gold and Pyrite are different and similar.

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 Part IV: Diagram

Fill in the diagram of the rock cycle using the word bank.

Word Bank

Igneous Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Metamorphic Rocks Magma Sediments

Cooling Weatherin & Erosion Squeezing & Pressure Melting Heat & Pressure