Rock Cycle Review Quiz 2024

What was the color of rocks that cooled from lava?

• Red

• Black

• White

• Brown

What are minerals?

• Rocks found on the surface of the Earth

• Elements or compounds found in rock

• Organic substances found in soil

• Synthetic materials used in jewelry

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

• Au

• Ag

• Ca

• Be

What does the color of a mineral refer to?

• The texture of the mineral

• The overall color of the mineral

• The hardness of the mineral

• The luster of the mineral

What does the term "luster" refer to in the context of minerals?

• The color of the mineral

• The reflection or absorption of light by the mineral

• The weight of the mineral

• The hardness of the mineral

Which of the following is an example of a mineral with high luster?

• A dull piece of coal

• A shiny piece of quartz

• A rough piece of granite

• A crumbly piece of shale

What is the term used to describe a mineral that does not shine and reflects little light?

• Transparent

• Dull (Low luster)

• Bright

• Iridescent

Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of luster?

• Metallic

• Glassy

• Pearly

• Elastic

According to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, which mineral is the softest?

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Talc

• Fluorite

What can scratch calcite according to the Mohs scale of mineral hardness?

• Fingernail

• Copper penny

• Knife blade

• Glass