Q1: Chapter 9 Quiz

What is a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure?

• Rock

• Mineral

• Element

• Microorganism

What are the two groupings of minerals? (Choose 2)

• Silicate

• Organic

• Nonsilicate

• Inorganic

When identifying a mineral, which of the following is not a property that you would test for?

• Streak

• Cleavage

• Color

• Hardness

• Bouyancy

Which of the following are special properties of some minerals? (Choose all that apply)

• Magnetism

• Optical Properties

• Radioactivity

• Fluorescence

• Weight

What type of minerals are highly valued for their beauty and rarity rather than their usefulness?

• Calcite Minerals

• Metallic Minerals

• Gemstones

• Ores

What are the two types of mining that can be done to extract ores from the Earth? (Choose 2)

• Surface Mining

• Data Mining

• Subsurface Mining

• Aerial Mining

What property describes a mineral's resistance to being scratched?

• Density

• Hardness

• Luster

• Fracture

• Streak

A mineral that is only composed of one element is called what?

• Pure

• Native element

• Compound

• Crystal

What is the measure of how much matter is in a given amount of space?

• Density

• Volume

• Hardness

• Streak

• Mass

The mass of gemstones is measured in what unit?

• Grams

• Carats

• Lumens

• Cubic Centimeters