ABS VIDHYA MANDHIR- THIRUVALLUR (2023-2024)

CLASS: 5 WORKSHEET
SUB: SCIENCE LN: 5- ROCKS AND MINERALS

I. Match the description with correct word.

ColumnA ColumnB
Made up of
specific type of Gemstones
crystals

Limestone
turns into this Rocks
Metamorphic crock
These minerals
are found as pure Marble
substances

Light igneous rock Granite

One or more types

of minerals make up Minerals
these

Heavy igneous rock Pumice

II. Multiple choice questions.

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1. What is an ore?
A) A rock with precious stone B) A mineral
C) A rock with metals D) A stone
2. Where are metamorphic rocks found?
A) On the surface of the Earth B) Deep inside the Earth
C) On the ocean floor D) On magma
3. Basalt is an example of
A) Igneous rocks B) Sedimentary rocks
C) Metal ore D) Metamorphic rocks
4. Some minerals are precious and are called __________.
a) gemstones b) soil c) rocks d) all of these
5.The ore has to be taken out of Earth by ________.
a) crystals b) mining c) rocks d) none of these
6. _______________ is an example of gemstone.
a) Emerald b) Obsidian c) Shale d) Conglomerate
7. _______________ rock used as a body scrubber.
a) Granite b) Pumice c) Basalt d) Obsidian
8. Quartz is used in _______________.
a) Cement b) Pots c) Watches d) Tiles
9. _______________ is an example of metal ores.
a) Copper b) Opal c) Topaz d) Pyrite
10. Metal ores are obtained from the _____________
a) Earth b) Seas c) Plants d) Rocks

III.FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. There are _________ types of rocks.
2. Long ago, the Earth was covered with only ___________.
3. ____________________ is the only rock that floats on water.
4. Diamond, ruby and topaz are the examples of ________.
5._________________ is a kind of sedimentary rocks.
6. Most _______________ have minerals.
7. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the layers of ________________.

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8. ________________ is greyish black in colour mainly used for construction.
9. Granite is very _____________ and ______________.
10. A _______________ is a raised surface of the Earth.

IV.GIVE EXAMPLES
1. Igneous rocks - ________________ , ______________
2. Sedimentary rocks _ ________________ , _______________
3. Metamorphic rocks - __________________ ,_____________
4. Gemstones- ___________________, _________________
5. Metal ores- __________________, _____________
6. Minerals- ____________________, _______________
V. Arrange the following statements in the correct order.
1. a. Magma forced out of the Earth.
b. Igneous rock is formed.
c. Tremendous heat deep below the Earth’s surface.
d. Red hot lava comes in contact with land or water.

2. a. Magma from deep below rises up.

b. Igneous rocks are formed deep below the Earth’s surface.
c. Cools over thousands of years.
d. Settles below the surface of the Earth.

3. a. Fragments remain suspended in fast-flowing rivers.

b. Sedimentary rocks formed over thousands of years.
c. Strong winds and fast-flowing water breaks the rocks.
d. Fragments settle at the bottom.
e. Rain wash these into rivers.
f. Rocks get converted into pebbles and sand.
g. Rivers carry these into seas.
h. Many layers of sediments formed.

4. a. Metamorphic rocks are formed.

b. Experience high heat and weight of rocks above.
c. Igneous and sedimentary rocks pushed deep below the Earth.
d. Get converted into different types of rocks.

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VI. Think and answer.
1.Why should one avoid touching the Taj Mahal when one visits the place?

2. Why do you think diamonds are very expensive?

VII. Name the following:

1. A natural substance occurring on or below the surface of the Earth; not
formed of any life form.

2. A solid with a definite structure and shape.

3. A precious mineral.

4. The process by which an ore is taken out of the Earth.

5. Semi-solid liquid deep below the Earth’s surface.

6. Rocks that are associated with volcanic eruptions.

7. These rocks are generally formed on the ocean bed.

8. Rocks, which are changed due to very high heat and weight of the rocks
above.

9. Name any two examples of sedimentary rocks.

10. Write any two names of metal ores that we use in our home.