Rocks and minerals

Emily was looking at a rock and saw tiny crystals.  Emily should know that all rocks are made up of _____.

• diamonds
• minerals
• fossils
• dirt

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Kevin was given the following clue card to help identify 2 samples as rocks or minerals.

What questions can Kevin ask to help determine which sample is a rock?

• Does the sample have smooth, flat sides? Is the sample made up of only one material?

• Is the sample hard to break? Does the sample have a rough surface?

• Is the sample made of more than one type of material? Is the sample dirty?

• Does the sample have a rough surface? Is the sample made of more than one type of material?

A student found a rock in his backyard and wants to figure out whether it is a rock or a mineral. Which is NOT a question that we can ask to identify if the sample is a rock or mineral?

• Is it all one color?

• Could it have a fossil in it?

• Is it smooth or rough?

• How big is it?

Describe the rock...

(select all that apply)

• it is green

• it is smooth

• it is dull

• it is shiny

Describe the rock...

(select all that apply...)

• smooth

• black

• dull

• bumpy

Describe this rock...

(select all that apply)

• sharp

• yellow

• purple

• shiny

Which picture does NOT show a mineral being used?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which is NOT a mineral being used?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

If you kept this rock on a table in your bedroom, would it change to a different type of rock in a year?

• yes, it will change

• no, it will not change

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What mineral is the softest?

• quartz (7)
• mica (2)
• feldspar (6)
• talc (1)