Minerals Quiz

Minerals are made up of different __________.

• Rocks

• Mohs

• Properties

• Elements

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Minerals are classified based on their ___________ such as color, hardness, luster, and streak.

• Rocks

• Properties

• Crystals

• Elements

The _______ scale of hardness is one way to test minerals

• Mohs

• Rocks

• Properties

• Crystals

Minerals can form into geometric structures called _________

• Properties

• Rocks

• Crystals

• Mohs

________ are made up of different minerals

• Elements

• Rocks

• Crystals

• Properties

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Use the Mineral Identification Chart to answer the question.

Which mineral(s) could Olivine scratch?

Use the Mineral Identification Chart to answer the question.

Which mineral reflects light like a piece of metal?

Use the Mineral Identification Chart to answer the question.

Which two minerals produce a white powder when scratched or pulled across a rough surface?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Use the Mineral Identification Chart to answer the question.

Which mineral could your fingernail (2.5) scratch?

Use the Mineral Identification Chart to answer the question.

Can minerals of the same name come in more than one color?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1