Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Rocks and Minerals Edition
Question 1
How are igneous rocks formed? A From basketballs B From weathering C From volcanic lava D From rain falling
How are igneous rocks formed? A From basketballs B From weathering C From volcanic lava D From rain falling
$100
Question 2
The effects of wind, rain and ice on rocks is called… A Breaking down B Breaking up C Weathering D The rock cycle
The effects of wind, rain and ice on rocks is called… A Breaking down B Breaking Up C Weathering D The Rock Cycle
$200
Question 3
What is the deepest layer of the Earth called? A Crust B Core C Mantle D Cheese
What is the deepest layer of the Earth called? A Crust B Core C Mantle D Cheese
$300
Question 4
What causes an earthquake? A Movement of plates B Movement of cups C Movements of time D Mr Wylie’s stomach
What causes an earthquake? A Movement of plates B Movement of saucers C Movement of cups D Mr Wylie’s stomach
$500
Question 5
An instrument that records earthquakes A siesmogriph B seismigraph C siesmograph D seismograph
An instrument that records earthquakes A siesmogriph B seismigraph C siesmograph D seismograph
$1,000
Question 6
A shiny rock/gem has a high… A Mineral B Streak C Luster D Erosion
A shiny rock/gem has a high… A Mineral B Streak C Luster D Erosion
$2,000
Question 7
The Rock Cycle begins and ends with what? A igneous rock B sedimentary rock C metamorphic rock D a volcano
The Rock Cycle begins and ends with what? A igneous rock B sedimentary rock C metamorphic rock D a volcano
$4,000
Question 8
Which is the hardest rock? A Quartz B Gypsum C Talc D Sandstone
Which is the hardest rock? A Quartz B Gypsum C Talc D Sandstone
$8,000
Question 9
Which is an example of a trace fossil? A footprint B leaf C skeleton D log
Which is an example of a trace fossil? A footprint B leaf C skeleton D log
$16,000
Question 10
Scientists can find out what an animal eats by studying its what? A fur B droppings C skin D nails
Scientists can find out what an animal eats by studying its what? A fur B droppings C skin D nails
$32,000
Question 11
Which of these rocks could a diamond scratch? A Quartz B Topaz C Gold D All of them
Which of these rocks could a diamond scratch? A Quartz B Topaz C Gold D All of them
$64,000
Question 12
You find a rock with seashells in it. What kind of rock is it? A sedimentary B igneous C metamorphic D none of these
You find a rock with seashells in it. What kind of rock is it? A sedimentary B igneous C metamorphic D none of these
$125,000
Question 13
Heat and pressure can destroy fossils, but leave behind what? A a mess B a petrified fossil C a tar pit D a carbon film
Heat and pressure can destroy fossils, but leave behind what? A a mess B a petrified fossil C a tar pit D a carbon film
$250,000
Question 14
A mold forms when the remains of a dead plant or animal are…? A changed by chemicals B washed out by water C destroyed by heat D trapped in sticky sap
A mold forms when the remains of a dead plant or animal are…? A changed by chemicals B washed out by water C destroyed by heat D trapped in sticky sap
$500,000
Question 15
Which of these scientist study rocks? A Geologist B Biologist C Herbologist D Astronomer
Which of these scientists study rocks? A Geologist B Biologist C Herbologist D Astronomer
$1,000,000