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5th Grade NG Earth Science Ch. 3
5th Grade NG Earth Science Ch. 3
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1
Which statement about igneous rocks is true?
They are found only near active volcanoes.
They are formed by pressure and cementing.
They are formed when melted rocks are cooled.
They are formed only near water.
2
Which of the following best describes metamorphic rock?
rock recently formed by lava
rock that melts into new shapes
rocks that form through heat and pressure
rock that turns into crystal
3
Which property describes how the surface of a mineral reflects light?
crystal shape
streak
hardness
luster
4
Which of these is NOT a process for forming new types of rocks?
cleavage and fracture
erosion and cementing
heat and pressure
melting and cooling
5
What type of rock is most likely to have a fossil?
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
crystal
6
Which of these is a characteristic of a mineral?
It is formed from living organisms.
It has a crystal structure.
It is made in a laboratory.
It can be either a liquid or a solid.
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What type of rock forms from weathering and erosion?
metamorphic
crystal
magma
sedimentary
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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock are classified according to
the location where the rocks are formed
the types of crystals in the rocks
the number of minerals in the rocks
the process that formed the rocks
9
What is found in almost all rocks?
fossils of animals
decayed plants
different minerals
atoms of salt
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What property describes how a mineral looks after it breaks?
hardness
cleavage
luster
color
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Earth's surface is primarily made of which of these items?
salt and fresh water
air and clouds
plants and animals
rocks and minerals
