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WorksheetsRocks and Minerals
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
The THREE main types of rocks on earth are named . . .
eggneous, sedamentary, metamorphic
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
igneus, sedamantary, metemorphic
igneaus, sadimentary, matemorfic
What can a very tiny rock be called?
boulder
sand
mountain
I am the main type of rock that is created from hot lava that cools. What type of rock am I?
metamorphic
sedimentary
igneous
I am the main type of rock that is created from layers of sediment. What type of rock am I?
metamorphic
sedimentary
igneous
I am the main type of rock that has been changed by extreme heat or pressure. What type of rock am I?
metamorphic
sedimentary
igneous
Which one is not a property used to identify minerals?
streak
luster
hardness
size
-The color of the powder left behind when you rub the mineral against a tile.
streak
color
harness
luster
- the way a mineral's surface reflects light.
streak
luster
color
hardness
Gold, silver and copper are examples of minerals that have ______________________ luster.
metallic
nonmetallic
- a mineral's ability to resist being scratched
streak
luster
color
hardness
A mineral that breaks along straight, smooth lines is said to have ____________________.
cleavage
crystal
hardness
luster
What are some of the different properties that can be used to identify a mineral? Choose all that apply.
crystal shape
cleavage
streak
halite
