SCIENCE WORKSHEET
CLASS: 5
ROCKS AND MINERALS
Level 1
1. Tick the correct word in the bracket.
a) Minerals are the building blocks of (soil/rocks)
b) Limestone consists mainly of a mineral called (calcite/quartz)
c) (Plastics/Gemstones) are obtained from petroleum.
d) (Red Fort/Taj Mahal) is made of white marble.
e) We must use alternative fuels such as (solar/lunar) energy.
2. Match the columns.
a) Granite
b) sandstone
c) Pumice
d) Limestone
e) Slate
blackboards
cement
Red fort
body scrubber
Buildings
3. Make a collection of different kinds of rock and identify their names.
Level 2
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5. Identify the pictures and write the name of the rock used to make
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6. Define the following
a)Magma
b)Ores
d) Minerals
7. Answer these
1. What are rocks made of?
2. Name the three kinds of rocks that are found in the Earth’s crust?
Level- 3
8. Answer the following Questions
1.Can we use pumice instead of granite for flooring? Why ?
2. How different would your life be if there was no coal or petrol?
3. What property of metamorphic rocks makes them fit to be used for buildings?
4.. If petrol gets over in 50 years, suggest what source of energy can be used to run cars?