What are rocks made up of?

• Water

• Plants

• Minerals

• Air

Which of these is NOT a mineral?

• Diamond

• Wood

• Gold

• Talc

Which of the following is a physical property of minerals?

• Smell

• Taste

• Hardness

• Sound

Which mineral is known for being very hard?

• Talc

• Gypsum

• Diamond

• Quartz

Which mineral is known for being soft?

• Diamond

• Talc

• Topaz

• Corundum

What is the name of the scale that describes the hardness of minerals?

• Richter Scale

• Celsius Scale

• Mohs Scale

• pH Scale

What kind of shapes can minerals have?

• Only regular

• Only irregular

• Regular or irregular

• Round

What property describes how shiny a mineral is?

• Color

• Luster

• Hardness

• Shape

Which mineral is used in construction to smooth walls before painting?

• Gold

• Magnetite

• Gypsum

• Diamond

What are diamonds, gold, and emeralds often used for?

• Building houses

• Making tools

• Creating jewelry

• Cooking food