Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

minerals and power

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?
a)
definite chemical composition
b)
crystal structure
c)
naturally occuring
d)
all of the above
2.

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

3.

A company is likely to mine a site if the site

a)

is rich in minerals

b)

contains gold

c)

contains minerals that can be extracted economically

d)

does not contain gangue minerals

4.

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.

5.

A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal structure

a)

Rock

b)

streak

c)

mineral

6.
A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure 
a)
density
b)
streak
c)
mineral
d)
non silicate mineral
7.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 characteristics of minerals?
a)
Naturally Occurring
b)
Organic Processes 
c)
Definite Chemical Composition
d)
Solid
8.
The mineral iron is primarily used to make
a)
jewelry
b)
tools
c)
cement
d)
glass
9.

: Limestone is associated with

a)

a)Sedimentary rock

b)

(b) Igneous rock

c)

(c) Metamorphic rock

d)

(d) Tertiary rock

10.

They study minerals as part of earth's crust for a better understanding of land-forms. They are called:

a)

(a) Scientists

b)

(b) Geographers

c)

(c) Geologists

d)

(d) Ecologists