WorksheetsMinerals Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The powdered form of a mineral (the color when you drag it across something) is called that mineral's ______
a)
hardness
b)
streak
c)
luster
d)
density
2.
The way a mineral reflects light is called
a)
luster
b)
hardness
c)
streak
d)
specific gravity
3.
When a mineral breaks along clean, even lines, this is called
a)
fracture
b)
hardness
c)
cleavage
d)
crystals
4.
What is used to measure hardness of a mineral?
a)
Bill Nye
b)
Mohls Scale
c)
Mons Scale
d)
Hardness scale
5.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minerals?
a)
inorganic
b)
made up of crystals
c)
naturally found on Earth
d)
organic
6.
Which of the following are NOT used to test hardness of a mineral?
a)
teeth
b)
fingernail
c)
steel plate
d)
glass
7.
Something that is made up of non-living elements and components is called _______
a)
organic
b)
living
c)
inorganic
d)
earthy
8.
The part of the Earth that is made up of rocks is called the -
a)
lithosphere
b)
mantle
c)
crust
d)
core
9.
Which of the following is not a classification of luster in minerals?
a)
glassy
b)
pearly
c)
metallic
d)
shiny
10.
To test the color of a mineral, what do you have to do?
a)
Test the UV rays being emitted from the sample
b)
Observe with your eyes what color it is
c)
Measure the wavelength of the light around the mineral
d)
Set it on fire and see what color it burns at
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