Class 5 Rocks and Minerals Worksheet 2

Class 5 Rocks and Minerals Worksheet 2

 

Section A – Fill in the blanks

1. Rocks are mainly of __________ types.
2. Igneous rocks are formed by __________ and hardening of lava.
3. Slate is formed from __________ rock.
4. __________ is the most commonly used metamorphic rock.
5. Rocks are made up of __________.
6. __________ is a non-metallic mineral used for making glass.
7. Petroleum is also known as __________ oil.
8. Gold, silver and platinum are __________ metals.
9. Fossils are the remains of dead __________ and __________.
10. The three R’s of waste management are Reduce, Reuse and __________.

 

Section B – Match the following

1. Marble – (a) Non-metallic mineral
2. Gneiss – (b) Formed from granite
3. Quartzite – (c) Found in layers
4. Limestone – (d) Made from sandstone
5. Petroleum – (e) Liquid mineral
6. Coal – (f) Used for statues and buildings
7. Gold – (g) Precious metal
8. Mica – (h) Glitters in Gneiss
9. Fossils – (i) Remains of dead organisms
10. Sandstone – (j) Red Fort is made of this

 

Section C – Very Short Answer Questions 

1. What are metallic minerals?
2. Name any two non-metallic minerals.
3. What is crude oil?
4. Which rock is used for making blackboards?
5. What are ores?
6. Name two precious stones.
7. Which fossil fuel is used mainly to generate electricity in India?
8. What is LPG made from?
9. Why should we conserve natural resources?
10. What is the full form of RRR in waste management?