Rocks & Minerals Quiz

Who is a person that studies the earth and what it is made of?

• Biologist

• Chemist

• Geologist

• Physicist

What is a naturally formed solid made up of two or more minerals?

• Rock

• Metal

• Sand

• Soil

What is a solid object formed in nature and made of the same material all the way through?

• Rock

• Mineral

• Metal

• Soil

What does it mean to arrange or group by shared characteristics?

• Attribute

• Classify

• Texture

• Luster

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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What determines the color of a rock?

• The size of the rock

• The minerals in the rock

• The shape of the rock

• The weight of the rock

What term describes the way a mineral reflects light?

• Hardness

• Texture

• Luster

• Streak

What is the measure of how difficult it is for a mineral to be scratched?

• Hardness

• Texture

• Luster

• Streak

What tool do scientists use to determine the hardness of a mineral?

• Moh's Scale

• Ruler

• Microscope

• Thermometer

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mineral's luster?

• Shiny

• Dull

• Pearly

• Rough

Which of the following is NOT an example of rock texture?

• Smooth

• Rough

• Bumpy

• Clear