1. Tan beach sand is mostly: From volcanoes Quartz that has weathered into tiny bits Pieces of shells

2. Quartz is: Rarely found Of little use or value to us One of the most common minerals on earth

3. Minerals are the “building blocks” of our world and include: Silver and gold Salt All of the above

4. Some things we use that come from minerals are: Chalk and jewelry T-shirts and salad Steak or wool sweater

5. Where would a good spot to dig for rocks be? In a grassy field In a dried up river bed In a lake

6. Some good clothes to wear while digging for rocks are: A bathing suit and flip-flops Old jeans and heavy shoes or sneakers Shorts and a t-shirt

7. What should you use to identify the rocks or crystals you find? Ask any adult Use a rock identification guide Use a shell identification guide

8. All rocks are made of minerals. True False

9. Identify how sedimentary rocks are made: Layers of sediment are pressed into this type of rock over a long period of time. Thee rocks are made from hot, liquid rock (magma below the earth’s surface or lava above the surface) that cools into a solid. Heat and/or pressure can change other rocks into this type of rock.

10. Identify how igneous rocks are made: Layers of sediment are pressed into this type of rock over a long period of time. Thee rocks are made from hot, liquid rock (magma below the earth’s surface or lava above the surface) that cools into a solid. Heat and/or pressure can change other rocks into this type of rock.