Minerals

Which is NOT considered a mineral?

• water

• snow

• iceberg

• icecap

What is the name of the test used to show a mineral's RESISTANCE to being scratched?

• Moh's Hardness Scale

• Clevage

• Fracture

• Streak

The way a mineral reflects light is called _____________.

• Streak

• Hardness

• Cleavage

• Luster

Which type of mining is most damaging to the environment?

• Surface

• Underground

• Placer

• In-situ

The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile is called ___________.

• streak

• color

• harness

• luster

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic mineral?

• Sulfur

• Galena

• Graphite

• pyrite

A mineral or group of minerals from which we extract metal.

• metal

• ore

• magma

• overburden

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a mineral that is mined as a fuel source?

• coltan

• tantalum

• salt

• uranium

Which mineral is mined for its iron content?

• Hematite

• Galena

• Fluorite

• Talc

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The current challenge with obtaining mineral s is ....

• obtain the minerals that an ever-increasing world population demands at minimal cost to the environment.

• obtain the minerals that will increase in value in the future at minimal cost to the environment.

• obtain the minerals that an ever-increasing world population demands at a reasonable cost to the environment.

• obtain the minerals that an ever-increasing world population will be able to dispose of at minimal cost to the environment.