Mineral ID
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Science
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9th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between a mineral and a rock?
Minerals have a specific chemical structure, while rocks are composed of various minerals.
Minerals are always metallic, while rocks are not.
Rocks are naturally occurring, while minerals are man-made.
Minerals are softer than rocks.
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2.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain how the Mohs Hardness Scale is used to determine the hardness of a mineral.
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1 min • 1 pt
Minerals are defined by their fixed chemical structure and are always ___ at normal temperatures on Earth.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?
They are inorganic and have a fixed chemical structure.
They are organic and vary in chemical structure.
They are always metallic and shiny.
They are man-made and have a variable chemical structure.
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5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Discuss the importance of specific gravity in identifying minerals and provide an example.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Silicates are minerals that contain silicon and ___, making up over 90% of the Earth's crust.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Evaluate the role of mineralogists in the study of minerals and their impact on our understanding of Earth's composition.
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