Minerals

Which of the following are characteristics of minerals? (Choose 3)

• It occurs naturally.

• It is a solid.

• It has a definite chemical composition.

• It is from living things.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following are characteristics of minerals? (Choose 3)

• It is inorganic (never alive).

• Atoms are arranged in orderly patterns (crystals).

• It is a liquid.

• It occurs naturallly.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Minerals are formed by cooling magma.

• True

• False

Minerals may be changed into other minerals due to high pressure and heat.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Mercury is NOT an element because ___.

• It occurs naturally.

• it is a liquid.

• it is inorganic.

• it has a definite chemical composition.

Minerals are the same as rocks.

• True

• False

Minerals that have a dark streak test are ____

• metallic

• nonmetallic

Luster, the way a mineral shines, can be ___. (choose 3)

• metallic

• nonmetallic

• dull

• red

Which mineral is the softest?

• Diamond

• Topaz

• Sulfur

• Talc

Minerals with cleavage break _____.

• along defined lines

• in rough texture

• in half, always