Minerals

A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure is called

• non silicate mineral

• streak

• mineral

What are the two types of minerals?

• Metallic and Nonmetallic

• Nonmetallic and Shiny

Minerals can be man made.

• True

• False

Minerals are always solid.

• True

• False

Sand, rock salt, and clay are examples of

• metallic minerals

• non-metallic minerals

Which of the following describes a metallic mineral?

• silver

• a mineral that conducts electricity, has a shiny surface, and is opaque

• copper

• all of the above

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

• Minerals have a crystalline structure.

• Humans can create minerals to suit specific needs.

• Minerals are inorganic materials.

• Minerals cannot be liquids or gases.

……………….. are examples of metallic minerals.

• Iron

• Copper

• Bauxite

• All of the above

Any material which is in a natural state is known as

• Raw material

• Processed Product

Which of these best defines a mineral?

• Minerals are always liquid and inorganic.

• Minerals are always solid and organic.

• Minerals are always solid and inorganic.

• Minerals are always a liquid and organic.