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Rocks and Minerals

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

The THREE main types of rocks on earth are named . . .

a)

eggneous, sedamentary, metamorphic

b)

igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

c)

igneus, sedamantary, metemorphic

d)

igneaus, sadimentary, matemorfic

2.

What can a very tiny rock be called?

a)

boulder

b)

sand

c)

mountain

3.

I am the main type of rock that is created from hot lava that cools. What type of rock am I?

a)

metamorphic

b)

sedimentary

c)

igneous

4.

I am the main type of rock that is created from layers of sediment. What type of rock am I?

a)

metamorphic

b)

sedimentary

c)

igneous

5.

I am the main type of rock that has been changed by extreme heat or pressure. What type of rock am I?

a)

metamorphic

b)

sedimentary

c)

igneous

6.
This rock was formed when heat and pressure changed its minerals around into new minerals. What type of rock is it?
a)
Metamorphic Rock
b)
Igneous Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
d)
Boring Rock
7.
This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Igneous Rock
8.
This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
9.
This type of rock is usually formed in layers.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
10.
Most fossils are found in this type of rock.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
11.
This type of rock is a rock that has changed from another type of rock.
a)
Igneous
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Metamorphic
12.

Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?

a)

streak

b)

luster

c)

hardness

d)

size

13.

-The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.

a)

streak

b)

color

c)

harness

d)

luster

14.
  • the way a mineral's surface reflects light.
a)

streak

b)

luster

c)

color

d)

hardness

15.

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

a)

metallic

b)

nonmetallic

16.
  • a mineral's ability to resist being scratched
a)

streak

b)

luster

c)

color

d)

hardness

17.

A mineral that breaks along straight, smooth lines is said to have ____________________.

a)

cleavage

b)

crystal

c)

hardness

d)

luster

18.

What are some of the different properties that can be used to identify a mineral? Choose all that apply.

a)

crystal shape

b)

cleavage

c)

streak

d)

halite