Minerals and Rocks Quiz

What is a mineral defined as?

• A naturally occurring organic solid with variable chemical composition

• A naturally occurring inorganic solid with definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms

• A synthetic inorganic solid with a random arrangement of atoms

• A naturally occurring inorganic liquid with definite chemical composition

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?

• Naturally occurring

• Inorganic solid

• Definite chemical composition

• Random arrangement of atoms

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Crystals can form from which of the following?

• Magma and minerals coming out of solution

• Water and plants

• Soil and air

• Rocks and wood

What is an ore?

• A type of crystal that is always transparent

• A mineral or rock that has a useful substance that can be mined for a profit

• A rock that contains no useful substances

• A gem that is highly prized for its beauty

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What is the hardest mineral according to Moh's scale?

• Ruby

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Talc

What is the softest mineral according to Moh's scale?

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Fluorite

• Talc

Which two minerals are mentioned as examples of quartz?

• Diamond and sapphire

• Amethyst and citrine

• Ruby and emerald

• Topaz and garnet

What is the most common rock forming mineral group?

• Carbonates

• Silicates

• Oxides

• Sulfates

Which are the two most abundant elements in the earth's crust?

• Hydrogen (H) and Carbon (C)

• Silicon (Si) and Oxygen (O)

• Aluminum (Al) and Iron (Fe)

• Calcium (Ca) and Sodium (Na)

How is a rock defined?

• A solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids

• A mixture of minerals, rock fragments, volcanic glass, organic matter, and other natural materials

• A naturally occurring solid composed of a single mineral

• A synthetic aggregate used in construction