Minerals

Minerals

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hardness in minerals?

Back

Hardness is a mineral's ability to resist being scratched.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which mineral is known as one of the hardest minerals?

Back

Diamond is one of the hardest minerals.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mineral?

Back

A mineral is a naturally occurring, non-living solid that has a specific chemical make-up and a repeating structure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do scientists use to identify and classify minerals?

Back

Scientists use mineral properties to identify and classify minerals.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is not a property used to identify minerals: streak, luster, hardness, or size?

Back

Size is not a property used to identify minerals.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is streak in minerals?

Back

Streak is the color of the powder left when a mineral is scratched on a porcelain plate.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does luster refer to in minerals?

Back

Luster refers to how light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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