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Minerals

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure is called

a)

non silicate mineral

b)

streak

c)

mineral

2.

What are the two types of minerals?

a)

Metallic and Nonmetallic

b)

Nonmetallic and Shiny

3.

Minerals can be man made.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Minerals are always solid.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Sand, rock salt, and clay are examples of

a)

metallic minerals

b)

non-metallic minerals

6.

Which of the following describes a metallic mineral?

a)

silver

b)

a mineral that conducts electricity, has a shiny surface, and is opaque

c)

copper

d)

all of the above

7.

Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?

a)

Minerals have a crystalline structure.

b)

Humans can create minerals to suit specific needs.

c)

Minerals are inorganic materials.

d)

Minerals cannot be liquids or gases.

8.

……………….. are examples of metallic minerals.

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Bauxite

d)

All of the above

9.

Any material which is in a natural state is known as

a)

Raw material

b)

Processed Product

10.

Which of these best defines a mineral?

a)

Minerals are always liquid and inorganic.

b)

Minerals are always solid and organic.

c)

Minerals are always solid and inorganic.

d)

Minerals are always a liquid and organic.

11.

Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.

a)

metallic

b)

nonmetallic