Characteristics of Rocks and Minerals

Characteristics of Rocks and Minerals

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial describes a rock that is somewhat pink or gray, with very few clastic pieces or grains. It highlights the presence of small crystallization and notes the rock's hardness, making it difficult to scratch. The rock's edges are also mentioned.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the possible colors of the rock described?

Blue and sometimes green

Pink and sometimes gray

Black and sometimes white

Red and sometimes yellow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the clastic pieces or grains within the rock?

Very large

Medium-sized

Very small

Non-existent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be observed within the rock besides small grains?

Only clastic pieces

Large crystals

A little bit of crystallization

No crystallization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the rock's hardness described?

Fairly hard

Very soft

Moderately soft

Extremely hard

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rock's resistance to being scratched?

Cannot be scratched at all

Not easily scratched

Moderately scratched

Easily scratched