Minerals

What is a mineral?

• A rock

• A naturally occurring solid that can form by inorganic processes and that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition

• a chemical compound

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What does inorganic mean?

• non living

• living

• not grown organically

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What is a special property of Calcite?

• Bends light

• conducts electricity

• glows

• magnetic

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What is a geode?

• a rock

• a rounded, hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals

• what you say to a man named Ode when he surprises you

What mineral may lead-ores contain?

• galena

• pyrite

• quartz

• halite

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What is a deposit?

• Where less common minerals are concentrated in the crust

• a bunch of valuable minerals

• a narrow channel of minerals

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Which of the following minerals are metallic?

• Pyrite

• Magnetite

• Quartz

• Feldspar

Which of the following minerals are non-metallic?

• Hematite

• Galena

• Calcite

• Biotite

Johnny rode his bicycle from home for 12 km. He stopped for a drink of water at the park before continuing another 1400 m. He parked his bike for a while. Then he turned around and headed back home. How many km did Johnny travel total on his bicycle?

• 26.8 km

• 2824 km

• 52 km

• 13.4 km

Mrs. Koenemann's cat went to the vet for a check-up. The veterinarian said the cat is too fat and needs to lose approximately 3000 g. If her cat currently weighs 7 kg, how much would the vet like her cat to weigh?

• 4 kg

• 2 kg

• 5 kg

• -2993 kg