Minerals Test

Radioactivity can be harmful to humans.

• True

• False

The color of the mineral is the same as the streak.

• True

• False

Minerals are formed by ​ (a)   processes such as ​ (b)   and ​ (c)  

• natural
• chemical
• geological
• biological
• fixed
• radioactive

Refers to the types and arrangements of atoms, ions, or molecules of a mineral

• crystal form

• crystal structure

• crystal lattice

A crystal's structure is determined by its

• molecules

• form

• color

• elements

Which of the following is NOT a chemical property of minerals?

• reaction to water

• reaction to other minerals

• reaction to acids

Type of mining used to mine minerals at shallow depths

• quarrying

• strip

• surface

• mountain top

Gives minerals a reddish color

• copper

• iron

• calcium

• nickel

The hardness of a mineral is determined by how tightly bonded the compounds are in the structure.

• True

• False

This element gives minerals a greenish color

• iron

• fluorite

• copper

• chlorine