Rocks & Minerals Flashcard

Front

Who is a person that studies the earth and what it is made of?

Back

Geologist

Front

What is a naturally formed solid made up of two or more minerals?

Back

Rock

Front

What is a solid object formed in nature and made of the same material all the way through?

Back

Mineral

Front

Arrange or group by shared characteristics

Back

Classify

Front

What determines the color of a rock?

Back

The minerals in the rock

Front

What term describes the way a mineral reflects light?

Back

Luster

Front

What is the measure of how difficult it is for a mineral to be scratched?

Back

Hardness

Front

What tool do scientists use to determine the hardness of a mineral?

Back

Moh's Scale

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mineral's luster? Shiny, Dull, Pearly, Rough

Back

Rough

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of rock texture? Options: Smooth, Rough, Bumpy, Clear

Back

Clear