Rock Characteristics Quiz

What is the term for the way a rock feels when you touch it?

• Hardness

• Texture

• Luster

• Color

Which tool can be used to test a rock's hardness?

• Ruler

• Flashlight

• Penny

• Magnifying glass

What does luster describe in a rock?

• Its weight

• Its texture

• How shiny or dull it is

• Its size

Which of the following is a characteristic of rocks?

• Color

• Shape

• Smell

• Sound

What kind of texture does a smooth rock have?

• Grainy

• Rough

• Smooth

• Dull

Which characteristic involves using a flashlight?

• Hardness

• Luster

• Color

• Texture

A rock that scratches easily is considered:

• Hard

• Dull

• Shiny

• Soft

What characteristic would you test by rubbing the rock?

• Texture

• Luster

• Hardness

• Color

If a rock reflects a lot of light, it is described as:

• Dull

• Shiny

• Smooth

• Hard

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify a rock?

• Texture

• Luster

• Smell

• Hardness