Air, Rocks & Minerals Quiz

Choose the correct option and complete the following sentences: 1. Rocks that are formed when magma cools are called __________. 2. Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks undergo __________.

1. 1. igneous rocks 2. heat and pressure
2. 1. sedimentary rocks 2. melting and cooling
3. 1. igneous rocks 2. weathering and freezing
4. 1. metamorphic rocks 2. heat and pressure

Answer: (a) 1. igneous rocks 2. heat and pressure

Kitty's kitchen countertop is made up of a hard rock because it is strong and lasts a long time. Identify this hard rock.

1. Limestone
2. Granite
3. Chalk
4. Sandstone

Answer: (b) Granite

Unscramble the letters given below to find the name of the hard rock that is polished and used for flooring in houses because it gives a smooth and shiny finish.

1. OEADSNTSN
2. HKLAC
3. HALES
4. BEALRM

Answer: (d) BEALRM

Amanda is trying to classify rocks based on their similarities. Help her by placing the rock shown in the picture in the appropriate group.

1. Granite, Pumice
2. Shale, Gypsum
3. Scoria, Obsidian
4. Marble, Gneiss

Answer: (b) Shale, Gypsum

Every time Hannah rides her bike through a heavily polluted area, she notices her eyes starts to water and she feels tired. What could be causing this?

1. Lack of sunlight
2. The loud sounds from vehicles
3. Hannah riding her bike very fast
4. Polluted air entering Hannah's eyes and lungs

Answer: (d) Polluted air entering Hannah's eyes and lungs

Gregory is playing with a paper boat in the water. He gently blows on the boat, and it starts to move across the water. Which property of air is Gregory using?

1. Air can move things.
2. Air is invisible.
3. Air helps us hear sounds.
4. Air is necessary for burning

Answer: (a) Air can move things.

Which of the following statements is true about the property - air takes up space? A) Air does not take up space because it is invisible. B) Air takes up space, which is why a balloon expands when you blow into it. C) Air only takes up space when it is heated. D) Air takes up no space in an empty container. E) Air only takes up space when it is cooled.

1. Both C and D
2. Both A and D
3. Only B
4. Only E

Answer: (c) Only B

Match column I with column II and select the correct option: Column I Column II 1 Breathing a Air makes the kites and aeroplanes fly. 2 Flying a kite b Air helps us in cooking and burning things 3 Drying clothes c Air gives life to humans, animals and plants 4 Burning a candle d Air moves away moisture and helps in drying 5 Sailing a boat e Air pushes the sails and moves the boat

1. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b, 5 - e
2. 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - e, 4 - c, 5 - d
3. 1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - b, 4 - a, 5 - e
4. 1 - c, 2 - e, 3 - a, 4 - d, 5 - b

Answer: (a) 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b, 5 - e

Which of the following activities is most likely to cause air pollution and make the air dirty?

1. Playing football in the park
2. Riding a bicycle
3. Planting tree saplings
4. Burning garbage in the open.

Answer: (d) Burning garbage in the open.

Derek left a cold drink on the table, and after a while, tiny drops appeared on the outside of the glass. His sister explains it is because of a component of air. What is it?

1. Oxygen
2. Water vapour
3. Nitrogen
4. Carbon dioxide

Answer: (c) Nitrogen