1. What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
š Crust
2. Name the three layers of the Earth.
š Crust, mantle, core
3. Which layer lies just below the crust?
š Mantle
4. What is the innermost layer of the Earth?
š Core
5. Which layer is very hot and heavy?
š Core
6. What is the crust made of?
š Rocks and minerals
7. What are rocks?
š Natural solid substances
8. What are minerals?
š Useful natural substances
9. How many types of rocks are there?
š Three
10. Name the three types of rocks.
š Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
11. Which rocks are called primary rocks?
š Igneous rocks
12. How are igneous rocks formed?
š From molten magma
13. Which rocks are formed by layers of sediments?
š Sedimentary rocks
14. Name one example of sedimentary rock.
š Sandstone
15. Which rocks change form due to heat and pressure?
š Metamorphic rocks
16. Name one metamorphic rock.
š Marble
17. What is magma?
š Molten rock material
18. What is lava?
š Magma on surface
19. What is rock cycle?
š Continuous rock formation process
20. Which rock contains fossils?
š Sedimentary rock
21. What are uses of rocks?
š Construction and tools
22. Which mineral is used to make jewellery?
š Gold
23. Which mineral is used to make pencils?
š Graphite
24. Which mineral is used in making utensils?
š Aluminium
25. What do miners do?
š Extract minerals
26. What is mining?
š Extraction of minerals
27. Why are minerals important?
š Industrial development
28. Which layer has the highest temperature?
š Core
29. Which layer supports life?
š Crust
30. What are sedimentary rocks also known as?
š Layered rocks
š Quick Memory Trick for Students
š Layers of Earth:
C-M-C ā Crust ā Mantle ā Core
š Types of Rocks:
I-S-M ā Igneous ā Sedimentary ā Metamorphic