Rocks & Minerals

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Emily was looking at a rock and saw tiny crystals. Emily should know that all rocks are made up of _____. Options: diamonds, minerals, fossils, dirt

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minerals

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What would you use to determine the hardness of a mineral?

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Mohs Scale

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Galena

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A mineral is a solid, nonliving material with a definite chemical makeup.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a property that can be used to identify a mineral? Options: luster, color, weight, hardness

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weight

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How could you determine the streak of a mineral? Options: streak test, balance test, weight test, scratch test

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streak test

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A solid material that is made up of one or more minerals.

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rock

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What do we call the scientist who studies rocks?

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geologist

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Brassy Yellow

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What are 3 properties that are used to identify minerals?

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luster, color and hardness