Rocks and Minerals Practice

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What property describes minerals as shiny, pearly, glassy, or dull?

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Luster is the property that describes how shiny, pearly, glassy, or dull a mineral appears.

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What is the color of powdered mineral called?

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The color of powdered mineral is called Streak.

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What is a natural material that is made up of one or more minerals?

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

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What is the layer of loose materials on Earth's surface made up of bits of rocks, humus, air, and water?

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This layer is called soil.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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The three major types of rocks are Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called weathering.

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What is the term for the way a mineral breaks apart?

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The way a mineral breaks apart is called fracture.

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What is the term for the hardness of a mineral?

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The hardness of a mineral is measured on the Mohs scale.

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What is a mineral?

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

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What is the term for the shiny appearance of a mineral?

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The shiny appearance of a mineral is referred to as its luster.