Rocks and Minerals

Front

What layer of the Earth are minerals found in?

Back

crust

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property that can be used to identify a mineral? Options: luster, color, weight, hardness

Back

weight

Front

What type of rocks would I most likely see at the top of a volcano?

Back

igneous

Front

Which of the following is a type of rock?
Options: igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

A solid material that is made up of one or more minerals.

Back

rock

Front

What do we call the scientist who studies rocks?

Back

geologist

Front

What is a Mineral?

Back

A nonliving solid material that has a definite chemical make up and is found in Earth's outermost layer.

Front

Luster

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The way a mineral shines, or reflects light

Front

Texture is the way something feels.

Back

True

Front

What's the softest mineral?

Back

Talc