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4. Soft minerals ___________________ ___________________
5. Minerals that are found in the form of crystals ___________________ ___________________
6. Products of petroleum ___________________ ___________________

F. Short Answer Questions. Net Work

1. What do we call the innermost layer of the earth? • To play games on rocks
2. Which rocks are formed by slow cooling and quick cooling and soil, log on to http://
of lava? www.sciencekids.co.nz/

3. Give two uses of slate. gamesactivities/rockssoils.
4. Define two kinds of minerals. html

G. Long Answer Questions. • To attempt a quiz, visit
1. What is the difference between pumice and granite? http://www.scs.sk.ca/
2. How are igneous rocks formed? science/science/Rocks/
3. What is quartzite? Give its uses. rocks_quiz.htm
4. How is marble formed? What are its uses? • To know different
5. Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic minerals. facts about rocks and
minerals, log on to https://
kidskonnect.com/science/
Think Hard rocks-minerals/

• How is petroleum formed? Explain.

• Why does a gneiss rock show alternating patterns? Explain.

Project Work

Visit a jeweller and request him to show you some precious stones.

Life Skills Activity

Coal is a mineral found deep under the earth’s crust. Find out how it is taken out and what

health hazards are faced by the coal miners.

Research and Development

Collect various samples of rocks and ores. Try to classify them into various types.

Fild Trip

Collect samples of at least six different types of rocks from a marble market near your house.
On a political map of India, mark where these rocks are available in India.

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