Sedimentary
Which is not a sedimentary rock: sandstone, obsidian, limestone
Obsidian
In terms of rocks, what does morph mean?
To change OR to have a specific shape or form
Which is not an igneous rock: Komatiite, gabbro, basalt, breccia, pumice
Breccia
What's April's birthstone? (Hint: It's the most expensive gemstone)
Diamond
What is the mascot of WMS?
The wolverine
What are the capitals of South Africa?
Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
True or false: Metamorphic rocks are generally the softest of all three rock types
False. If incorrect, -200
Just like volcanic rocks are also called ______, plutonic rocks are also known as _______. (2 answers)
Extrusive and intrusive
True or false: Gemstones are rocks that are uncut.
False
What are the three colors of WMS?
Blue, white/silver, gray
True or false: Breccia rocks are made up of rounded clasts.
False! Breccia rocks have sharp clasts, while conglomerate rocks have rounded clasts.
Name both of the main two types of metamorphic rocks.
Thermal/Contact and Dynamothermal/Regional
What is silica dioxide's chemical composition?
Si02! +100
How many birthstones are red? There's a bonus if you can name the months and the gems.
2- Red garnet (January) & Ruby (July) (+400 for the bonus)
Which sport is not offered at WMS? Track, lacrosse, softball, baseball, cross country
Lacrosse
Which is not a type of sedimentary rock: Clastic, chemical, organic, contact, conglomerate
Contact
Metamorphic rocks are created by... (2 things)
Extreme heat and pressure
Molten rock is called lava when above ground and what when below the surface of the Earth??
Magma
Name all three of June's birthstones: (+100 per correct answer, +300 if all are correct)
Moonstone, pearl, and alexandrite.