Rocks and Minerals

Which of these does NOT describe a mineral?

• Nonliving

• Manmade

• Naturally occurring

• Solid

The hardness of a mineral is found by

• Rubbing it across a white plate

• Looking at it

• Finding out how easily it can be scratched

• Using a magnet

What is the scale that is used to measure the hardness of minerals?

• Bob's Scale for Hardness

• Moh's Scale for Hardness

• Jim's Scale for Hardness

• Tom's Scale for Hardness

What is the streak of a mineral?

• Its powdered form

• How easily it can be scratched

• Its outside appearance

• How the surface reflects light

What is luster?

• How easily it can be scratched

• Its powdered form

• The outside appearance

• How the surface reflects light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

This mineral has a _________ luster.

• Glassy

• Metallic

• Earthy

This mineral has a _________ luster.

• Glassy

• Metallic

• Earthy

This mineral has a _________ luster.

• Glassy

• Metallic

• Earthy

Which of the following is NOT a property used to identify minerals?

• Color

• Shape

• Magnetism

• Pliability

Identify the three kinds of rocks.

• Igneous

• Rock and Roll

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Classic Rock