Lesson 2.2 Minerals and Rocks Mastery

Which of the following is a naturally occurring mineral?

• Quartz

• Plastic

• Rubber

• Glass

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What is the main difference between minerals and organic materials?

• Minerals are inorganic, while organic materials are organic

• Minerals are derived from living organisms, while organic materials are not

• Minerals are liquids or gases, while organic materials are solids

• Minerals have a specific chemical composition, while organic materials do not

Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?

• They can be liquids or gases

• They have an unordered atomic structure

• They are derived from living organisms

• They have a definite, ordered atomic structure

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how can we determine what mineral we are observing?

• Its color

• Its luster

• Its chemical composition

• Its hardness

What is the Mohs Hardness Scale used for?

• Measuring the density of minerals

• Measuring the color of minerals

• Measuring the hardness of minerals

• Measuring the luster of minerals

Which mineral is the softest on the Mohs Scale?

• Talc

• Gypsum

• Quartz

• Diamond

Which mineral is the hardest on the Mohs Scale?

• Talc

• Gypsum

• Quartz

• Diamond

What property of a mineral refers to the way it reflects light?

• Luster

• Color

• Streak

• Hardness

Which type of rock forms from lava that cools quickly above the Earth's surface?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• None of the above

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What is the main difference between basalt and granite?

• Basalt is fine-grained, while granite is coarse-grained

• Basalt forms from magma, while granite forms from lava

• Basalt has low-density minerals, while granite has high-density minerals

• Basalt is used for kitchen countertops, while granite is used for monuments