Pakistan International School [English Section] Jeddah

Test-3

Academic Subject Name Section Date/Day MARKS

Year
2021-2022 Science Y6- TOTAL MARKS: 20
First Term Test-3 OBTAINED MARKS:

1. Complete the following table by using words given below only. [5]

Basalt, Granite, Extrusive, Intrusive, Crystalline, Layered, Solidification

S.no.
Incomplete statement Suitable word

1 Igneous rocks that form when magma

hardens beneath Earth’s surface are
____________.

2 __________ is the most common

type of extrusive igneous rock.

3 The process by which igneous rocks

are formed is _____________.

4 Igneous rocks are ______________ in

appearance.

5 ___________ is the most common

intrusive igneous rock.
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2. Given below is a picture of rock cycle. It shows that one kind of rock can be
transformed into another kind.

Answer the following questions about the given picture:

a) What does rock cycle tell us about? [1]

b) Is rock cycle a fast process? Explain your answer. [1]

c) How can an igneous rock form a metamorphic rock? [1]

d) What are sediments? [1]

e) How do you think shale is transformed into slate? [1]

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3. Alex and Tim are fond of home gardening. Tim’s home-grown mint leaves are
growing well.
Alex’s home-grown coriander leaves are turning brown and weak.

a. Predict what kind of soil Tim is using for his home garden? [1]

b. Does Alex’s soil contain enough nutrients for plants to grow? [1]

c. Some plants need little amount of water for growth.

Which kind of soil can be used for such plants? [1]

d. What is compost? [1]

e. Mention any one kitchen waste items that can be turned into compost. [1]

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4. Choose the best answer for given statements.
Highlight the correct option. [5]

a. Layers of sediments build up on the seabed in a process called __________.

sedimentation
accumulation
erosion

b. _____________ is made of crushed seashells.

limestone
sandstone
gneiss

c. When a mould fills with sediment and minerals and creates an exact replica of a
dead organism, fossil is known as ____________.

mould
cast

d. One of the main features of sedimentary rocks is that these contain:

layers
crystals

e. Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rock?

marble
sandstone
basalt