Rocks and Minerals Review

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring substances that have a definite chemical composition and physical properties.

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What is the Mohs Hardness Scale?

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The Mohs Hardness Scale is a scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness, from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

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What property is NOT used to identify minerals?

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Size is NOT a property used to identify minerals.

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Name two minerals that are harder than Fluorite.

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Quartz and Feldspar are two minerals that are harder than Fluorite.

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Can rocks contain fossils?

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Yes, rocks can contain fossils.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What does the Mohs scale measure?

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The Mohs scale measures the hardness of a mineral.

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What is a rock?

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

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What is a mineral's luster?

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Luster is the way a mineral reflects light, which can be described as shiny, dull, or glassy.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are made of one or more minerals, while minerals are pure substances with specific chemical compositions.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4