Minerals and Rocks Test

When layers are piled together and pressure is applied what type of new rock is formed?

• Metamorphic rock

• Mineral

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary Rock

What is it called when a mineral easily splits along a flat surface?

• Streak

• Fossil

• Luster

• Cleavage

What is the test called that leaves behind a powder of a mineral?

• Weight

• Cleavage

• Streak

• Scratch

The way a mineral shines is _________________.

• Color

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Luster

Rocks are made up of one or more minerals.

• True

• False

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There are three types of rocks.

• True

• False

Solid formed in nature that has never been alive or made of material that has been alive?

• Plant

• Mineral

• Rock

• Animal

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Weathering Process?

• Cementation

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

If something is no longer living but has left behind its mark in the rocks, it is known as a ________.

• Mineral

• Sedimentary Rock

• Mountain

• Fossil

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Generally, a rock is made up of what?

• large crystals

• a mixture of minerals and other materials

• small crystals

• a compound of several elements

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