Rocks and Minerals

the ability of a mineral to resist scratching

• Streak
• Fracture
• Hardness
• Cleavage

True or False: A mineral is a living substance found in nature.

• True
• False

Emily was looking at a rock and saw tiny crystals.  Emily should know that all rocks are made up of _____.

• diamonds
• minerals
• fossils
• dirt

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-1

True or False:
A mineral is a solid, nonliving material with a definite chemical makeup.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What layer of the Earth are minerals found in?

• outer core
• inner core
• mantle
• crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following is a type of rock?

• igneous
• metamorphic
• sedimentary
• All of the above

A solid material that is made up of one or more minerals.

• mineral
• rock
• fossil
• soil

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

The continuous series of change that rocks undergo is known as the _____.

• rock cycle
• water cycle
• hibernation
• metamorphisis

This rock  is formed from molten rock (magma/lava) that has cooled.

• Igneous
• Inorganic
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary

What is a Mineral?

• A nonliving solid material that has a definite chemical make up and is found in Earth's outermost layer.
• A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched.
• The way a mineral shines, or reflects light.