Minerals

___________ is a naturally occurring solid that can form by inorganic processes and has a crystal structure and definite chemical composition.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is TRUE about minerals?

• It is formed by inorganic processes.

• It has a crystal structure and definite chemical composition.

• It is naturally occurring substances formed from natural processes.

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A mineral is always a solid, which means that it has a definite __________ and ___________.

• color

• taste

• volume

• shape

Which of the following statements correctly describes that minerals have a definite chemical composition?

• Minerals are formed by natural processes.

• The particles in minerals are packed tightly together.

• Minerals contain the same elements in certain proportions.

• All minerals have definite shape and volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The particles of a mineral line up in a pattern that repeats over and over again. What characteristic of minerals is being described in the statement above?

• solid

• crystal structure

• inorganic process

• natural process

Minerals are solid matter that form deep beneath the Earth's surface.

• True

• False

Minerals have a crystal structure and definite chemical composition.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

_____________ are naturally occurring solids that can form by inorganic processes.

_________ refers to repeating pattern articles that form a solid.

The __________ of a mineral is the color of its powder.