rocks and minerals review

Based on the table, which mineral is the hardest?

• Galena

• Hematite

• Magnetite

• they are all the same.

Which of the minerals could not be scratched by the other minerals

• galena

• hematite

• magnetite

• all of the minerals could scratch each other

Which of the following is true?

• All minerals are made of rock

• All rocks are made of minerals

• Rocks and minerals are made of the same

• All of the above

According to the Moh's hardness scale, which of the following minerals is the hardest?

• diamond

• talc

• gypsum

The property of a mineral splitting evenly along a flat surface is

• Luster

• Streak

• Cleavage

The property of a mineral splitting unevenly is

• Luster

• Streak

• Fracture

How a mineral reflects light from its surface is known as

• Element

• Fracture

• Luster

What mineral property is determined by scratching a mineral across an unglazed, white tile?

• Hardness

• Color

• Streak

What type of rock does magma form as it cools?

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

In which location would you most likely find an igneous rock?

• near a volcano

• on a sandy beach

• near the mouth of a river