Rocks and Minerals Review

Front

What is a rock larger than pebbles and sometimes used to make a walkway?

Back

Cobble

Front

A mineral used to make sidewalk chalk is ______.

Back

Gypsum

Front

What are the two minerals used to make jewelry?

Back

Diamond, Gold

Front

What is another name for salt?

Back

Halite

Front

What are small rocks sometimes called?

Back

Pebbles

Front

What is the definition of a mineral?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

Back

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

Front

What is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary rock