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WorksheetsG5 Chapter 3 Lesson 1 and 2 Minerals earth science
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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What does you think is inside the rocks
wood
plastic
minerals
(Pracitce)
A naturally occurring, non-living solid that has a specific chemical make-up and a repeating structure.
rock
mineral
stone
mountain
(Pracitce)
Although cement, brick, steel, and glass all come from substances found in the Earth’s crust, they are NOT classified as minerals because___________________.
They are organic
They have a crystalline structure.
They can be a liquid
They are not naturally occurring
(Pracitce)
What is the relationship between a rock and a mineral?
Rocks are made up of minerals.
Minerals are made up of rocks.
Rocks are on the Earth's surface. Minerals are found underground.
Rocks and minerals are different names for the same thing.
(Pracitce)
A scientist made an object in a lab that has a crystal structure and was solid. Why is the object not considered a mineral?
It is a solid
It is man-made
It is inorganic
It has a crystalline structure
(Pracitce)
A student found a substance that he thought was a mineral. The substance fell out of the container and the liquid spilled all over the floor. Why is the substance not a mineral?
It is man-made
It is a liquid
It is organic
It is solid
(Pracitce)
Minerals are inorganic which means ___________________.
they are living now
they were living at one time
they were never living
they are grown without pesticides
(Practice)
Which of these is found in almost all rocks?
decayed plants
fossils of animals
different minerals
(Exit ticket)
The definition of a mineral does NOT include:
crystalline structure
solid
organic
natural
(Exit ticket)
Earth’s surface is primarily made of which of these?
air and clouds
plants and animals
rocks and minerals
(Exit ticket)
Which of these is a characteristic of a mineral?
It has a crystal structure
It is made in a laboratory
It can be a liquid or a solid
