Rocks and Minerals Review

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What is the name of a scientist that studies rocks and minerals?

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Geologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What does a mineral that registers a '10' on the Mohs scale indicate about its hardness?

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It is very hard.

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Which mineral is ranked highest on the Mohs scale?

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Diamond

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What is NOT a property used to identify minerals?

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Size

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Hardness, color, and luster are examples of a mineral's ___________.

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Property

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the Mohs scale used for?

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To measure the hardness of minerals.

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Name a property of minerals that describes how they reflect light.

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Luster

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What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?

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Talc

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What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are made up of one or more minerals, while minerals are pure substances.