Rocks

What are the four attributes of rocks?

• metals, minerals, crystals, rocks

• metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous, transformation

• color, texture, hardness, luster

• weight, shape, color, luster

What are the 4 physical properties of minerals that we study in 3rd grade?

• Color, Shininess, Smell, Prettiest

• Color, Luster, Hardness, Texture

• Prettiest, Size, Smell, Hardness

• Size, Shape, Color, Luster

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NGSS.5-PS1-1

The name of a scientist that studies rocks and minerals is called a . . . 

• biologist

• geologist

• zoologist

• rockologist

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Rocks are made of minerals.

• True

• False

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Luster tells if the rock is _____

• hard

• color

• dull or shiny

• none of these

How do you tell the true color of a rock?

• smell the rock

• look at it

• hardness scale using Moh's Scale

• streak test on a streak plate

Which is NOT a property to help you identify a mineral?

• hardness

• texture

• taste

• luster

You can use ______ to help you determine the hardness of a mineral.

• Henry's Scale

• Matter's Scale

• Moh's Scale

Texture tells if a mineral is _____

• rough or smooth

• hard

• none of these

Which mineral is ranked highest on the Mohs scale?

• Talc

• Calcite

• Quartz

• Diamond