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WorksheetsS8 Chapter 3 - Vocab Practice
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A _______ is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms or ions.
a)
mineral
b)
rock
c)
gemstone
d)
igneous
2.
A _________ is a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure.
a)
nonsilicate
b)
silicate
c)
crystal
d)
lava
3.
The process of ___________ occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals.
a)
fermentation
b)
photosynthesis
c)
crystallization
d)
evaporation
4.
________ is molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface.
a)
magma
b)
lava
c)
rock
d)
minerals
5.
________ is molten rock that erupts on or near Earth's surface.
a)
magma
b)
lava
c)
evaporation
d)
volcano
6.
A ___________ is a scientist who study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses.
a)
geologist
b)
biologist
c)
meteorologist
d)
mineralogist
7.
_________ is the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface.
a)
streak
b)
luster
c)
hardness
d)
color
8.
________ is the color of a mineral in powdered form.
a)
hardness
b)
luster
c)
streak
d)
color
9.
________ is the resistance of a mineral to being scratched.
a)
hardness
b)
streak
c)
luster
d)
color
10.
_________ is when the mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces.
a)
hardness
b)
cleavage
c)
fracture
d)
magnetism
11.
________ is when a mineral breaks and forms uneven surfaces.
a)
fracture
b)
cleavage
c)
hardness
d)
color
12.
The ________ of an object is equal to its mass divided by its volume.
a)
fracture
b)
density
c)
composition
d)
weight
13.
Anything that can be mined for profit is called ________.
a)
mineral
b)
ore
c)
rocks
d)
gemstone
14.
A _________ is a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry.
a)
gemstone
b)
ore
c)
metal
d)
powder
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