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Earth Science Worksheet

Authored by Victoria Hulick

Science

11th Grade

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Earth Science Worksheet
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The property of luster means..

the hardness of a mineral

the color of the mineral

the streak the mineral leaves

how the mineral reflects light

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which property of the mineral diamond allows diamond powder to be used to shape gems for jewelry?

Cleavage

Crystal shape

Hardness

Streak

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The table shows the characteristics of four different mineral samples. Which two mineral samples would be easiest to distinguish from each other based on their color, luster, and streak?

A. Halite and Quartz

B. Halite and Gold

C. Galena and Quartz

D. Galena and Gold

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gives each of these minerals their unique properties?

Diamonds form in more shallow environments than graphite, with less space to form.

Diamonds require more open space to form than granite, with less time required

The carbon atoms in graphite are arranged and bonded differently than those in diamonds due to pressure

Graphite forms in mountainous areas while diamonds must form underwater

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mineral is colorless and has an orthorhombic crystal structure?

topaz

quartz

feldspar

calcite

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which statement is best supported by this scale?

A. A fingernail will scratch quartz, but not calcite

B. A fingernail will scratch calcite, but not quartz

C. A piece of glass can be scratched by quartz, but not by calcite

D. A piece of glass can be scratched by calcite, but not by quartz

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Analyze the diagram showing Test A, Test B, and Test C. What do these tests help to determine?

How fast the minerals break down

The identity of the minerals

The environment where the minerals formed

How long ago the minerals formed.

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