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Mineral ID

Authored by Tim Gault

Science

9th Grade

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Mineral ID
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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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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3 mins • 1 pt

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Explain how the Mohs Hardness Scale is used to determine the hardness of a mineral.

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Minerals are defined by their fixed chemical structure and are always ___ at normal temperatures on Earth.

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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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3 mins • 1 pt

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Discuss the importance of specific gravity in identifying minerals and provide an example.

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Silicates are minerals that contain silicon and ___, making up over 90% of the Earth's crust.

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Evaluate the role of mineralogists in the study of minerals and their impact on our understanding of Earth's composition.

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