Class 5 Rocks and Minerals Worksheet
Section A: Fill in the blanks (Use the words from the bracket)
1. __________ is a hard rock formed by the slow cooling of lava. (Granite/Graphite)
2. __________ is called volcanic glass. (Sandstone/Obsidian)
3. Conglomerate is a __________ rock. (igneous/sedimentary)
4. __________ is a rock that has been formed by hardened clay. (Shale/Slate)
5. __________ is a soft rock formed when sand grains are compacted in layers. (Sandstone/Marble)
6. __________ is used for making blackboards. (Obsidian/Slate)
7. __________ was used by early humans to make large cutting tools. (Quartzite/Marble)
8. __________ is formed from granite. (Gneiss/Slate)
Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a metallic mineral?
a) Feldspar
b) Bauxite
c) Diamond
d) Mica
2. Which type of rock is formed due to heat and pressure?
a) Igneous
b) Sedimentary
c) Metamorphic
d) Fossil
3. Which of these is a natural magnet?
a) Iron
b) Magnetite
c) Nickel
d) Cobalt
4. Which rock is used in making lightweight building materials?
a) Slate
b) Obsidian
c) Pumice
d) Gneiss
5. What is the North Pole of a magnet marked as?
a) S
b) M
c) N
d) W
Section C: True or False
1.___ Magnetite is a man-made magnet.
2.___ Slate is formed from shale.
3.___ Obsidian is smooth and shiny.
4.___ Pumice can float on water.
5.___ Conglomerate is a type of igneous rock.
Section D: Match the Columns
| Column A | Column B |
| ————- | ———————————- |
| 1. Quartzite | a. Soft white rock used in cement |
| 2. Limestone | b. Used for axe heads and scrapers |
| 3. Marble | c. Built Taj Mahal |
| 4. Bauxite | d. Ore of aluminium |
Section E: Short Answer Questions
1. What are the three types of rocks? Give one example of each.
2. What are metamorphic rocks? Give two examples.
3. Define metallic and non-metallic minerals with two examples each.
4. Write a short note on natural and man-made magnets.
Section F: Long Answer Questions
1. Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed. Describe any two types of sedimentary rocks.
2. What is the importance of rocks and minerals in our daily life? Write any four uses.
3. How are igneous rocks formed? Write briefly about granite and obsidian.
4. Explain the process of formation of metamorphic rocks. Write about marble and gneiss.
Class 5 Rocks and Minerals Worksheet Answer Key
Section A: Fill in the blanks
1. Granite
2. Obsidian
3. Sedimentary
4. Shale
5. Sandstone
6. Slate
7. Quartzite
8. Gneiss
Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
9. b) Bauxite
10. c) Metamorphic
11. b) Magnetite
12. c) Pumice
13. c) N
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