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minerals

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Minerals are inorganic which means that

a)

renewable

b)

non renewable

2.

What mineral is used for pencils?

a)

magnetite

b)

graphite

c)

quartz

3.

Why is coal not a mineral?

a)

it is man made

b)

it is not solid

c)

it is made of carbon

4.

What mineral is salt?

a)

calcite

b)

halite

c)

quratz

5.

The mineral iron is primarily used to make

a)

jewelry

b)

glass

c)

tools

6.

A valuable, rare mineral is a

a)

ore

b)

rock

c)

gem

7.

What is the softest mineral?

a)

sulphur

b)

calcite

c)

talc

8.

Which mineral is magnetic?

a)

mica

b)

magnetite

c)

diamond

9.

Which of the following are the characteristics of minerals?

a)

naturally occurring

b)

made from organic substances

c)

definite chemical composition

d)

all of the above

10.

Name 3 Fossil Fuels:

a)

Solar, Wind, Hydroelectric

b)

Solar, Wind, Coal

c)

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas