Rock, minerals, and rocks cycle

LUSTER describes how a rock or mineral reflects light. How would you describe this rock’s LUSTER?

• rough

• dull

• shiny

• hard

What is one way snakes use rocks?

• they use rocks to build

• they use rocks for jewelry

• they use rocks for shelter

• they use rocks for cooking

Describe a diamond’s special property.

• Diamond is the hardest mineral

• You can scratch a diamond with a nail

• Diamond is the roughest mineral

• You can find diamond in toothpaste

What mineral can help build strong bones?

• lead

• calcium

• salt

• aluminum

Malleable minerals can be easily hammered into different shapes. Which mineral is very malleable?

• talc

• gold

• quartz

• fluoride

How are these rocks sorted?

• by texture

• by color

• by hardness

• by luster

Which property describes how a rock feels?

• luster

• texture

• hardness

• geology

A geologist is a scientist who studies rocks and minerals. The study of rocks and minerals is called ____________.

• geometry

• geography

• geology

• geothermal

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Why might you find smooth rocks on a beach?

• Rocks freeze and warm up to become shiny and smooth

• Earthquakes break large rocks into small, smooth pieces

• Water wears down the rough edges to make them smooth

• Animals chip away at the rocks to make them smooth

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What are the three types of rocks that are part of the rock cycle?

• hard, soft, brittle

• sand, stone, and volcanic

• light, dark, invisible

• igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary