Rocks
What is a rock?
A solid material made up of minerals that make up the Earth's crust.
What is the chemical formula for water?
H₂O
Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
Parrot
Does Miss Pagett have a tv?
Yes or No
No
What is the outer layer of the Earth called?
Crust
What is a fossil?
The preserved remains or traces of plants and animals that lived in the past.
What type of animal is a seahorse?
Fish
What are the three main types of rocks?
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic
What is the pH scale used to measure?
The acidity or basicity of a solution.
What is the process by which plants make their own food called?
Photosynthesis
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What layer do we live on?
the crust
What formula do I use to work out Mass?
Density X volume
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero!
What type of rock is Uluru made up of?
Sedimentary (Sandstone)
What element does the chemical symbol k stand for?
Potassium
What is the process of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly called?
Metamorphosis
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?
What can fossils tell us about the past?
Fossils can provide information about ancient plants, animals, and environments.
What is the name of NASA's most famous space telescope?
Hubble Space Telescope
What are the two types of Igenous rocks?
Extrusive and Intrusive
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
J.K. Rowling
Which layer of the Earth is known for being very hot and made of solid rock?
Mantle
What do palaeontologists study?
Palaeontologists study fossils to learn about ancient life forms and Earth's history.
Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?
Saturn
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is the smallest unit of matter?
An atom
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What layer do convetion currents happen in?
the mantle
What is petrified wood?
Wood that has turned into stone over time through the process of fossilisation.
Which two countries have the longest shared international border?
Canada and the U.S.
What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Igneous rock
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What is the main gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the main currency used in Japan?
Yen
What does DNA stand for?
deoxyribonucleic (dee-OK-see-ri-bo-new-klee-ik) acid.
Why does a Geologists study density, volume, and mass?
And what does this help geologist identify?
understand rocks and minerals better.
These properties help geologists identify rock types and predict natural events like earthquakes.
In what year did the Titanic sink
1912