Rocks and Minerals

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's

• streak

• specific gravity

How light reflects off of a mineral is called the mineral's

• luster

• streak

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.

• 1

• 10

How do you test the hardness of a mineral?

• Throw it against a wall

• Step on it

• Scratch Test

Which mineral is number 6 on the hardness scale?

• Orthoclase

• Topaz

When determining the color of a minerals powder, what tool would you need?

• streak plate

• hand lens