Science TEKS K.7A

Using the Mohs Hardness Scale, what mineral is the hardest?

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Feldspar

• Talc

Using the Mohs Hardness Scale (click the text to see the Scale), name two minerals harder than Fluorite.

• Talc and Calcite

• Gypsum and Quartz

• Quartz and Feldspar

• Diamond and Talc

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?

• Solid

• Naturally Occurring

• Inorganic

• Fixed Composition and Element or Compound

• All of the above

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

According to Moh's Hardness Scale, Which minerals would all scratch apatite?

• diamond, topaz, quartz

• quartz, calcite, gypsum

• fluorite, talc, calcite

• diamond, fluorite, corundum

When determining the color of a minerals powder, what tool would you need?

• streak plate

• hand lens

• microscope

• triple-beam balance

Which mineral is number 6 on the hardness scale?

• Conrundum

• Topaz

• Quartz

• Orthoclase

A metamorphic rock changes into an igneous rock by what two processes?

• Melting and cooling

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Compaction and cementation

• Weathering and erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Extrusive