A ______ is made up of many ingredients.

• mineral

• rock

• crystal

• property

A _________ is only made up of itself and can be found inside of rocks.

• property

• shape

• mineral

• rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

If someone described a rock by it's color, shape, size and texture they are describing what?

• circumference

• properties

• depth

• diameter

A student said, "That mineral is greenish-blue." Which property is the student describing?

• texture

• shape

• depth

• color

"That mineral is about 15 grams", the teacher said to the class. She was describing which property?

• mass

• depth

• circumference

• shape

If you are testing to see the _______ of a mineral, you might scratch a paper clip against it and see if there is a mark.

• size

• color

• hardness

• mass

If Josh told his group that his rock was bumpy, which property is Josh describing?

• color

• shape

• diameter

• texture

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Sarah described her rock as long and round. Which properties of rocks is she referring to?

• depth

• shape

• texture

• hardness

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is the LEAST important property to consider when identifying rocks and minerals.

• how shiny it is

• the color of it

• the texture of it

• the size of it

Which is a good way to learn about rocks and minerals?

• Dropping a rock from a high place to learn how hard it is

• Separating parts of a rock into smaller pieces (evaporation test)

• Having a rock catch with a friend in your backyard