Let's ROCK and roll
an Internet Treasure Hunt on rocks and minerals

created by cholmberg
College of St. Mary

Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resources


Introduction

Are you ready to rock and roll with rocks and minerals. By answering the short questions on this treasure hunt you will learn about many types of rocks and minerals, how they are formed and what they are used for in our world today. You will also have fun reading some funny jokes. After you finish all the questions there is a quiz for extra credit. Have fun researching your own personal rock (birthstone). Good luck rockin' and rolling.




Questions

  1. What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

  2. Define what an igneous rock is.


  3. How is metamorphic rock formed?

  4. What does the scale measure? What are the hardest and softest minerals?

  5. Which is your favorite joke. Can you think of another rock joke or pun?

  6. How many minerals are used to make a television set?

  7. What is the most common rock and the most popular gemstone?

  8. What is your birthstone?

  9. Name three types of sedimentary rocks.

  10. Name two types of metamorphic rocks.

  11. Name four types of igneous rocks.

  12. For extra credit take the quiz on this site. Record your score. Good luck!





The Internet Resources

Answers:

1.     Sedimentary rock is rock that is formed out of various materials that is put down in layers and over time has turned into rock.

 

2.     Igneous rock is rock that is formed when molten or partially                 molten material, called magma, cools and solidifies.

 

3.     Metamorphic rock is a type of rock formed when rocky material experiences intense heat and pressure in the crust of the earth.

 

4.     This scale measures the “scratch hardness” of easily available minerals and arranges them in order of their hardness.  The hardest mineral is the diamond and the softest is talc.

 

5.     Answers will vary.

 

6.     Thirty- five minerals are needed to make a television set.

 

7.     Quartz in the most common rock.  Rubies are the most popular gemstone.

 

8.     This answer will vary.

 

9.     You must include three of the following rocks:  sandstone, limestone, shale, conglomerate or gypsum.

 

10.  Two types of metamorphic rocks are schist and gneiss.

 

11.  Four types of igneous rocks are granite, scoria, pumice and obsidian.

 

12. Answers are available if you follow the link at the bottom of the page.





The Big Question

What are the three types of rocks and how are they formed.


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Last revised Thu Mar 8 16:46:59 US/Pacific 2001