💯19. Unit 1 Exam Rocks vs. Minerals

Front

What helps cement the rocks together in cementation?

Back

The minerals

Front

How many types of luster are there?

Back

2

Front

What rock type is the softest or easiest to break apart?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

On the Moh's Scale which one is the softest?

Back

Copper Penny

Front

There are more than how many minerals on Earth?

Back

4000

Front

What is a rock?

Back

A solid material composed of one or more minerals.

Front

What is a mineral?

Back

A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition.

Front

What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

Front

What is luster in minerals?

Back

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

Front

What is the Mohs Scale?

Back

A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).