Rocks Quiz (Grades 7-8)
Activity 6 is a quiz designed to test the student's knowledge of
atoms, elements, minerals, and rocks. The answers are 1(c), 2(d), 3(d),
4(b), 5(b), 6(a or c), 7(a), and 8(b).
Activity 6. Rocks Quiz
Provide the best answer for each question.
1. A(n) __________ is a substance which cannot decompose into other
substances.
a. atom b. electron
c. element d. compound
2. A(n) __________ is an atomic particle with a negative charge.
a. proton b. tarion
c. neutron d. electron
3. __________ is a compound.
a. sulphur b. gold
c. titanium d. table salt
4. __________ is a black rock with olivine crystals.
a. andesite b. basalt
c. dacite d. rhyolite
5. __________ is a magma with low silica and high iron and magnesium.
a. andesite b. basalt
c. dacite d. rhyolite
6. __________ is a gray rock with high silica and low iron and magnesium.
a. andesite b. basalt
c. dacite d. rhyolite
7. __________ is the most common rock in stratovolcanoes.
a. andesite b. basalt
c. granite d. rhyolite
8. __________ is the most common rock at mid-ocean ridges.
a. andesite b. basalt
c. dacite d. rhyolite
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