How do sedimentary rock form?

• by pressure of layers of sediment
• by heat from volcanos
• by heat and pressure deep underground

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

The property of luster means..

• the hardness of a mineral
• the color of the mineral
• the streak the mineral leaves
• how the mineral reflects light

What type of rock is formed from melted materials that cook and then harden?

• Sedimentary rocks
• Metamorphic rocks
• Igneous Rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Hardness, color, and luster are examples of a mineral's ___________.

• price
• weight
• property
• name

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

What type of rock is pictured?

• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary

What are the three types of rocks?

• lava, metamorphic, and sedimentary
• igneous, sedimentary, and mineral
• metamorphic, lava, and igneous
• igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

A geologist is a scientist who studies_______.

• plants and animals
• fossils
• rocks and minerals
• ocean animals

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

What mineral is the softest?

• quartz (7)
• mica (2)
• feldspar (6)
• talc (1)

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

What properties are most helpful for identifying minerals?

• luster and streak
• color and size
• shape and hardness
• color and hardness

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A rock is...

• made of 2 or more minerals
• something found in nature
• something that can be broken with a hammer or chisel
• all answers

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-3