Earth's Composition, Plate Tectonics, and Minerals

This layer accounts for 2/3 of Earth's mass and is located beneath Earth's crust.

• Upper crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and definite chemical make- up is defined as--

• An organic compound

• A tectonic plate

• A mineral

• A fracture

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Why is color not a good property to rely on to identify an mineral?

• Color is the best property to use to identify a mineral.

• The color will rub off when you touch a mineral

• The color of a mineral will always remain the same.

• Different minerals can have the same color.

Which property do the three (3) minerals shown in the image have in common?

• Hardness

• Fracture

• Luster

• Color

A mineral's COLOR is the same as its LUSTER.

• True

• False

Which is used to test (find) the hardness of a mineral?

• A triple- beam balance

• A hammer

• Mohs Hardness Scale

• Fracture

Which property is being tested in the image?

• Hardness

• Cleavage

• Luster

• Streak color

Minerals are made up of--

• Soil

• Elements

• Grains

• Air

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Minerals can be found in many of the items that we use.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

A rock is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that is made up of one or more minerals.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1