Rock and Mineral Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge about rocks and minerals with this fun quiz! by Makhanu Benjamin 1 What is a rock a A naturally occurring solid material composed of minerals b A type of plant found in desert c A liquid substance found underground d A small animal that lives in water 2 What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale? a Topaz b Corundum c Diamond d Quartz 3 Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma? a Igneous rock b Limestone c Metamorphic rock d Sedimentary rock 4 What mineral is commonly used in pencils? a Graphite b Mica c Feldspar d Quartz 5 What is the main component of limestone? a Calcium carbonate b Iron oxide c Magnesium sulfate d Silica 6 Which mineral is known for its layered structure? a Halite b Mica c Gypsum d Calcite 7 What type of rock forms from the accumulation of sediment? a Metamorphic rock b Igneous rock c Basalt d Sedimentary rock 8 Which mineral is a common source of aluminum? a Galena b Hematite c Sphalerite d Bauxite 9 What is the process of changing one rock type into another called? a Erosion b Metamorphism c Sedimentation d Crystallization 10 Which mineral is known for its saltiness? a Calcite b Halite c Fluorite d Gypsum 11 What is the primary mineral found in granite? a Slate b Marble c Quartz d Basalt
