Worksheets10-Rocks/Minerals
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a rock that forms from hot, melted minerals is a(n) __ rock.
a)
igneous
b)
sedimentary
c)
sandstone
d)
metamorphic
2.
A diamond is unique because ___.
a)
it is the most precious of minerals
b)
no other mineral can scratch it
c)
it is clear
d)
it has a glassy luster
3.
You can use ___ to tel gold from pyrite.
a)
color
b)
luster
c)
streak
d)
size
4.
Because of its hardness, ___cannot scratch any other minerals.
a)
quartz
b)
topaz
c)
calcite
d)
talc
5.
Rocks are solid mixtures of ___.
a)
magma
b)
minerals
c)
lava
d)
sediments
6.
A __ mineral may be described as pearly, or glassy.
a)
nonmetallic
b)
lava
c)
metallic
d)
pressure
7.
Heat and ___ form a metamorphic rock.
a)
pressure
b)
color
c)
lava
d)
mohs'
8.
An extrusive igneous rock forms from cooled __ on the earth's surface.
a)
mohs'
b)
rock cycle
c)
lava
d)
color
9.
Element or compound found in the earth
a)
mineral
b)
luster
c)
streak
10.
Ability of a mineral to resist being scratched
a)
Hardness
b)
mineral
100 %
