Rocks and Minerals Review

Which mineral is ranked highest on the Mohs scale? 

• Talc
• Calcite
• Quartz
• Diamond

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

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 mineral is the softest?

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

The Mohs scale is used to tell the ___________ of a mineral.

• color
• softness
• hardness

The powdered form of a mineral (the color when you drag it across something) is called that mineral's ______

• hardness
• streak 
• luster
• density

When a mineral breaks along clean, even lines, this is called 

• fracture
• hardness 
• cleavage 
• crystals 

When a mineral breaks uneven and jagged this is called

• Cleavage

• Fracture

• Hardness

• Luster

This rock is formed from lava and you would most likely find it near a volcano.

• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock
• Igneous Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Fossils are often found in this rock.

• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock
• Igneous Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

This rock is changed by heat and pressure.  It is formed in layers.

• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock
• Igneous Rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4