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Minerals - Additional

Total questions: 181

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a mineral?

a)

a non-living solid found in nature

b)

scratching another mineral

c)

breaking another mineral

d)

the hardness

2.

mass divided by volume (g/cm3)

a)

cleavage

b)

hardness

c)

density

d)

texture

3.

resistance of a mineral to being scratched

a)

hardness

b)

density

c)

luster

d)

streak

4.

Which mineral group has Si and O atoms in its crystal structure?

a)

density

b)

mineral

c)

magma

d)

silicates

5.

to dispense or disappear in solution

a)

hardness

b)

silicates

c)

solvent

d)

dissolve

6.

Things that are true about minerals.

a)

They are inorganic solids, that occur naturally.

b)

Silicate

c)

Mineral

d)

a repeating arrangement of atoms in three directions

7.

Define the process of crystallization, and detail the types
of solutions from which minerals can crystallize.

a)

naturally occurring, inorganic, orderly arrangement of atoms, solid, definate chemical composition

b)

hardness

c)

The process of crystallization occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify to form crystals. Solutions: cool hot

d)

crystal

8.

A crystal forms when atoms join

a)

as the result of organic processes

b)

mass, volume

c)

randomly

d)

in a repeating pattern

9.

The way a mineral's surface absorbs or reflects light at its surface is
called ___________.

a)

cleavage

b)

streak

c)

fracture

d)

luster

10.

A mineral's ________ is how it feels to the touch.

a)

density

b)

texture

c)

luster

d)

fracture

11.

molten rock that erupts onto Earth's surface

a)

volcano

b)

magma

c)

lava

d)

ion

12.

Explain what makes a mineral a crystal.

a)

By the arrangement of the atoms within the mineral

b)

a repeating arrangement of atoms in three directions

c)

magma

d)

in a repeating pattern

13.

property of minerals that break to form uneven surfaces

a)

fracture

b)

luster

c)

texture

d)

hardness

14.

If a mineral has cleavage, it breaks into pieces that have flat surfaces.

a)

texture

b)

luster

c)

True

d)

fracture

15.

Identify 5 characteristics that define a mineral.

a)

Nonsilicate

b)

fracture

c)

a repeating arrangement of atoms in three directions

d)

naturally occurring, inorganic, orderly arrangement of atoms, solid, definate chemical composition

16.

The density of a mineral, or any other material, is its _____________ divided by its ___________.

a)

mass, volume

b)

mass, radius

c)

mass, weight

d)

weight, volume

17.

property of minerals that break with smooth, flat surfaces

a)

luster

b)

fracture

c)

hardness

d)

cleavage

18.

What determines the shape of a crystal?

a)

a repeating arrangement of atoms in three directions

b)

in a repeating pattern

c)

By the arrangement of the atoms within the mineral

d)

streak

19.

Diamonds are used as gemstones and ___________ in industries.

a)

grinding plates

b)

texture

c)

abrasives

d)

glasses

20.

The term luster refers to how light affects the surface appearance of a mineral.

a)

streak

b)

fracture

c)

True

d)

luster

21.

molten rock material under Earth's surface

a)

crystal

b)

magma

c)

lava

d)

density

22.

These does not have silicon in
its crystal structure

a)

Stable

b)

Streak

c)

Nonsilicate

d)

Carbonate

23.

The Mohs' hardness scale ranges from 1, the hardness of __________,
to 10, the hardness of _________.

a)

gypsum, diamond

b)

talc, diamond

c)

quartz, corundum

d)

halite, diamond

24.

A mineral that breaks along even surfaces has _______________.

a)

luster

b)

cleavage

c)

fracture

d)

hardness

25.

Its _______ is equal to its mass divided by its volume.

a)

density

b)

texture

c)

hardness

d)

cleavage

26.

member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure

a)

mineral

b)

crystal

c)

cleavage

d)

silicate

27.

when particles dissolved in a liquid solidify to form crystals

a)

crystallization

b)

density

c)

fracture

d)

mineral

28.

Aluminum is a __________ ore.

a)

luster

b)

metallic

c)

crystal

d)

cleavage

29.

The color of a mineral in powdered form, known as its_________ , is only useful for identifying minerals that are softer than __________.

a)

mass, volume

b)

streak, porcelain

c)

crystal

d)

luster

30.

an atom or group of atoms with an electric charge

a)

ion

b)

crystal

c)

silicate

d)

luster

31.

What determines the shape of the crystal?

a)

They are inorganic solids, that occur naturally.

b)

a repeating arrangement of atoms in three direction

c)

streak

d)

By the arrangement of the atoms within the mineral

32.

A(n) _____ is a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry.

a)

bauxite

b)

gemstone

33.

A(n) (a)   is a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry.

34.

The hardest mineral in the world is

a)

iron

b)

diamond

c)

talc

d)

stee;

35.

The hardest mineral in the world is (a)  

36.

Sapphires and rubies are composed of ________

a)

iron

b)

steel

c)

corundum

d)

diamond

37.

Sapphires and rubies are composed of (a)  

38.

The food industry uses _______ to make cans for food and soda.

a)

Steel

b)

Aluminum

c)

Bauxite

d)

Calcium

39.

The food industry uses (a)   to make cans for food and soda.

40.

In the earth's crust _________ makes up about one part in 4 billion.

a)

bauxite

b)

Gold

c)

Iron

d)

Steel

41.

In the Earth's crust (a)   makes up about one part in 4 billion.

42.

Scientist are researching ways to use ______ in fuel cars for electric cars.

a)

Iron

b)

Gold

c)

Platinum

d)

Steel

43.

Scientist are researching ways to use (a)   in fuel cars for electric cars.

44.

Sand is composed mostly of the mineral _____________

a)

Bauxite

b)

Iron

c)

Quartz

d)

Steel

45.

Sand is composed mostly of the mineral (a)  

46.

Aluminium is mined from the mineral

a)

Gold

b)

Bauxite

c)

Iron

d)

Steel

47.

Aluminium is mined from the mineral (a)  

48.

Rock that contains a high enough concentration of desired material that it can be mined for a profit is called

a)

Metallic Mineral Resources

b)

Ore

c)

Rare Metals

d)

Non-Metallic Mineral resorces

49.

The main ingredient in steel is

a)

rare metals

b)

gemstone

c)

Gold

d)

Iron

50.

The main ingredient in steel is (a)  

51.

Density of a mineral is related to the amount of matter in the mineral and its volume

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Streak is most reliable when it is used to help identify unknown metallic minerals.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Minerals that reflect a great deal of light that shines on them have metallic luster.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

The color of a mineral in powder form is (a)  

55.

Color is the most reliable property you can use to identify an unknown mineral

a)

True

b)

False

56.

A mineral's ability to resist being scratched

a)

streak

b)

hardness

c)

fracture

d)

cleavage

57.

The color of a mineral in powder form is (a)  

58.

The color of a mineral in powder form

a)

hardness

b)

color

c)

Streak

d)

luster

59.

The density of a mineral, or any other material, is its _______ divided by its ________

(a)  

60.

If a mineral breaks with uneven surfaces, it has _________

a)

cleavage

b)

fracture

c)

luster

d)

Streak

61.

If a mineral breaks with uneven surfaces, it has (a)  

62.

If a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surface, it has (a)  

63.

If a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surface, it has ____________

a)

Streak

b)

fracture

c)

cleavage

d)

luster

64.

A mineral that has a glassy look is described as ________

a)

hardness

b)

color

c)

streal

d)

vitreous

65.

A mineral that has a glassy look is described as (a)  

66.

The Mohs' hardness scale ranges from 1, the hardness of ______ and 10 the hardness of ________

(a)  

67.

The way a mineral's surface absorbs or reflects light at its surface is called ________

a)

luster

b)

streak

c)

hardness

d)

color

68.

Some minerals ______ when they are exposed to ________ light.

(a)  

69.

Quartz has the same Mohs value as (a)  

70.

The mineral feldspar, with a Mohs value of 6, is (a)   to scratch than apatite, which has a value of 5.

71.

The mineral ________ produces a reddish ________

a)

calcite, streak

b)

hematite, streak

72.

The mineral ________ produces a reddish ________

(a)  

73.

If a mineral's __________ is described as _______ it means the mineral has a glassy appearance.

a)

color, blue

b)

luster, vitreous

74.

A diamond's _______ or surface appearance, is described as _________

a)

streak, dull

b)

steak, brilliant

c)

luster, brilliant

d)

hardness, dull

75.

Which mineral might form when seawater evaporates?

a)

Gold

b)

Halite

c)

Garnet

76.

The _________ of a mineral often cannot be described from just its color.

a)

atoms

b)

Identity

77.

The (a)   of a mineral often cannot be described from just its color.

78.

what mineral might form from hot fluids deep within Earth?

a)

Halite

b)

Gold

c)

Garnet

79.

Which substance is not a mineral?

a)

a ruby made in a lab

b)

basalt formed from cooling lava

c)

a salt crystal that formed in the ocean

80.

What is a crystal?

a)

any solid that forms on the Earth

b)

a solid in which the atoms are arranged radomly

c)

a solid in which the atoms form a repeating pattern

81.

What determines the shape of a mineral crystal?

a)

the size of the atoms in the mineral

b)

the way in which the mineral forms

c)

the angles between the atoms in the mineral

82.

What are Silicates?

a)

minerals that do not form crystal

b)

minerals that are made in laboratories

c)

minerals that have silicon and oxygen

83.

Which Statement is Not true?

a)

A mineral only form in nature

b)

A mineral can be made by a living thing

c)

A mineral has an orderly arrangement of atoms or ions.

84.

What is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

a)

Magma

b)

Lava

c)

ash

85.

Minerals are found from what kind of processes?

a)

Organic

b)

Inorganic

86.

What determines the large-scale shape of minerals?

a)

their density

b)

their magnetic properties

c)

the arrangement of their atoms

87.

What is the mineral name of rock salt?

a)

calcite

b)

Halite

c)

Mica

d)

Quartz

88.

Which mineral in sea water is used by many marine animals to build their shells?

a)

Sulphur

b)

Sugar

c)

Salt

d)

Water ions

89.

Which characteristics is NOT true of all minerals

a)

form predictable crystal pattern

b)

contain at least 2 elements

c)

have a definite chemical composition

90.

What are the three properties of minerals?

a)

hardness, color, softness

b)

hardness, color, luster

c)

hardness, color, shape

d)

hardness, color, weight

91.

What is hardness?

a)

whether a mineral can break an object.

b)

whether a mineral can be broken.

c)

whether a mineral can scratch something else or be scratched.

d)

whether a mineral can be shiny

92.

The hardness of minerals is numbered from:

a)

1-10

b)

1-9

c)

1-11

d)

0-10

93.

What is the hardest mineral?

a)

Luster

b)

Rock

c)

Rock

d)

Diamond

94.

True or False:

Color CANNOT be used as the only property to identify minerals.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Luster is:

a)

The color of a mineral

b)

The way light bounces off a mineral

c)

The way light appears on a mineral

d)

Whether a mineral can be scratched or can scratch something else.

96.

What is a mineral?

a)

A type of rock formed by high heat and pressure

b)

inorganic substances that have neatly arranged atoms and a definite composition

c)

A type of rock formed by volcanoes

d)

A type of rock formed from sediment

97.

Why doesn't glass exhibit crystalline form like quartz?

4 lines
98.

What can geologists infer (figure out) from the shape of a mineral?

4 lines
99.

What two elements make up silicates?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Silicon

100.

How does a vein of gold form?

4 lines
101.

Identify one way that minerals can form

4 lines
102.

What "mineral" can be found in most kitchens?

a)

salt

b)

paprika

c)

pepper

d)

garlic

103.

For a mineral to e considered as a mineral, which characteristics it must have?

a)

Be naturally occurring

b)

produced in Lab

c)

made from living thing

d)

atoms or ions are not orderly arranged

104.

A mineral's (a)   is how it feels to the touch.

105.

A mineral's (a)   is how its feel to the touch.

106.

A mineral's ___________ is how its feel to the touch.

a)

Texture

b)

surface

c)

streak

d)

lusture

107.

A mineral that has a hardness value of 3.5 will not scratch a mineral that has a hardness value of 3.0

a)

False

b)

True

108.

Things that are true minerals -

a)

They are inorganic solids, that occur naturally

b)

The are organic solids, they occur naturally

c)

They are inorganic solids, that occur man-made

d)

They are inorganic solids, that occur man-made

109.

naturally occurring inorganic solid with definite chemical composition and orderly arrangement
of atoms

a)

mineral

b)

cleavage

c)

crystal

d)

silicate

110.

color of a mineral in powdered form

a)

streak

b)

hardness

c)

luster

d)

cleavage

111.

Which properties of a mineral would make it useful in sandpaper?

a)

luster

b)

streak

c)

cleavage

d)

hardness

112.

A mineral that breaks along even surfaces has _______________.

a)

luster

b)

hardness

c)

fracture

d)

cleavage

113.

Explain what makes a mineral a crystal.

a)

They are inorganic solids, that occur naturally.

b)

hardness

c)

in a repeating pattern

d)

a repeating arrangement of atoms in three directions

114.

member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure

a)

crystal

b)

cleavage

c)

mineral

d)

silicate

115.

color of a mineral in powdered form

a)

streak

b)

hardness

c)

cleavage

d)

luster

116.

molten rock material under Earth's surface

a)

lava

b)

magma

c)

crystal

d)

density

117.

The term luster refers to how light affects the surface appearance of a mineral.

a)

True

b)

streak

c)

luster

d)

texture

118.

an atom or group of atoms with an electric charge

a)

crystal

b)

silicate

c)

ion

d)

luster

119.

Minerals generally form from molten or dissolved solids that are deposited after water _______________.

a)

condenses

b)

carbonates

c)

evaporation

d)

evaporates

120.

Which two gemstones have different colors but are the same mineral?

a)

quartz

b)

sapphire/ruby

c)

white

d)

diamond

121.

Name the physical properties of minerals

a)

1. naturally occurring
2. definite chemical composition
3. crystalline form
4. solid
5. inorganic

b)

Minerals are abundant on Earth and their many different properties allow them to be useful to humans in many different ways.

c)

color, streak, luster, hardness, cleavage & fracture, density

d)

mineral is made of just one uniform substance

122.

Aluminum is mined from the mineral ______ and is a profitable ore.

a)

hematite

b)

quartz

c)

bauxite

d)

feldspar

123.

The scale ranges from 1 (being the _____) to 10 (being the ____). ______ is a 1 and a ______ is a 10.

a)

some are dangerous to eat and could contain bacteria from the ground

b)

silicates; b/c oxygen & silicon are most abundant elements in Earths crusts

c)

scientist who study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses

d)

1 being the softest
10 being the hardest
Talc is a 1
diamond is a

124.

Give one example of why gold is so useful.

a)

ice, water, heat

b)

has many scientific and industrial uses

c)

fracture; b/c it would produce uneven surfaces

d)

technology

125.

The brilliant _____ of a cut and polished diamond is what makes diamonds valuable gemstone.

a)

streak

b)

mineral

c)

luster

d)

hardness

126.

True or False - The physical properties of gemstones also make them useful in industry.

a)

True

b)

Fasle

127.

Minerals mostly grown in large, well developed geometric shapes. T/F?

a)

True

b)

False

128.

What do symmetrical crystal shapes indicate about a mineral?

a)

an orderly arrangement of atoms

b)

internal arrangement

c)

deep within earth

d)

crystal form

129.

Which type of solution could dissolve more of a mineral: a hot solution or a cool solution?

a)

cold solution

b)

large crystals

c)

hot solution

d)

room temp solution

130.

The two most abundant elements in the Earth's crust are ___________.

a)

hydrogen and helium

b)

oxygen and silicon

c)

calcium and carbon

d)

silicates and nonsilicates

131.

Streak can be more useful in identifying metallic minerals because nonmetallic minerals generally produce a ______ streak.

a)

silver

b)

blue

c)

white

d)

red

132.

Where would you find minerals that form under high temperature and pressure?

a)

deep within Earth

b)

gravel sized Particles

c)

from magma

d)

ice, water, Heat

133.

A gemstone is

a)

occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals

b)

a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry

c)

a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure

d)

when a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces

134.

silicate

a)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

b)

a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure

c)

occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals

d)

the color of a mineral in powdered form

135.

streak

a)

a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry

b)

when a mineral breaks and forms uneven surfaces

c)

the color of a mineral in powdered form

d)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

136.

Who developed a scale to compare the hardness of different minerals? ____________

a)

Alfred Wegner

b)

Sapphire/ruby

c)

Friedrich Mohs

d)

Mohs Hardness

137.

Which mineral is an important source of iron ore?

a)

limonite

b)

halite

c)

calcite

d)

hermatite

138.

Luster is directly related to the _________ of minerals.

a)

mineral

b)

crystal form

c)

chemical composition

d)

hot solution

139.

ore

a)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

b)

rock that contains high enough concentrations of a desired substance, so that it can be mined for a profit

c)

Minerals are abundant on Earth and their many different properties allow them to be useful to humans in many different ways.

d)

a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry

140.

Name a mineral with brilliant luster. ________

a)

silver

b)

hardness

c)

quartz

d)

diamond

141.

True or False - Iron and aluminum are nonmetallic minerals.

a)

True

b)

False

142.

A synonym for vitreous is _________.

a)

silver

b)

physical

c)

glassy

d)

luster

143.

List the two main families of rock-forming minerals.

a)

evaporates

b)

oxygen and silicon

c)

silicates and non-sliicates

d)

mineral is made of just one uniform substance

144.

Changes in pressure and temperature combined with agents of erosion cause the minerals to break down.

a)

ice, water, heat

b)

cooling

c)

hot solution

d)

deep within earth

145.

Diamonds also have industrial uses such as cutting tools because of their ___________.

a)

hardness

b)

luster

c)

mineral

d)

streak

146.

Is color a physical or chemical property of a mineral?

a)

chemical

b)

glassy

c)

physical

d)

biological

147.

Minerals can crystallize from either hot or cool solutions. T/F?

a)

True

b)

False

148.

To be a mineral, a solid must have a _________ .

a)

hardness

b)

luster

c)

crystal form

d)

streak

149.

Minerals can be found everywhere in Earth's _______.

a)

Biosphere

b)

Crust

c)

Geosphere

d)

Atmosphere

150.

Appoximately how many minerals are there on Earth?

a)

approx. 3,900

b)

approx. -1,000

c)

approx. 4,000

d)

approx. 3,995

151.

If viewing two streaks that are the exact same color, it indicates that the two minerals that produced the streaks might be the same _______.

a)

quartz

b)

feldspar

c)

clay

d)

mineral

152.

hardness

a)

mineral is made of just one uniform substance

b)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

c)

molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface

d)

the resistance of a mineral to be scratched

153.

Examples of minerals

a)

ice, water, heat

b)

shampoo, belt buckle, jewelry

c)

sapphire/ruby

d)

quartz will scratch feldspar, calcite, and talc

154.

Which mineral below can be a variety of colors?

a)

diamond

b)

quartz

c)

feldspar

d)

hematite

155.

If a large mineral has the same mass as a small mineral, which mineral has a greater density? Small or large

a)

large

b)

small

c)

white

d)

big

156.

Minerals break where bonds between atoms and ions are _____.

a)

slow

b)

streak

c)

strong

d)

weak

157.

All minerals are solids, but not all solids are minerals. T/F?

a)

True

b)

False

158.

Which is NOT a classification to describe a mineral's luster.
a. earthy b. metallic c. nonmetallic d. waxy

a)

quartz

b)

evaporates

c)

hot solution

d)

earthy

159.

True or False - Streak is only useful for identifying minerals that are softer than porcelain.

a)

True

b)

False

160.

A mineral can vary in color, but will always have the same _____ color.luster

a)

luster

b)

quartz

c)

hardness

d)

streak

161.

As molten magma cools, crystal form. The size of these crystals is directly related to the rate of _____.

a)

heating

b)

cooling

c)

melting

d)

warming

162.

______ is the most common silicate mineral in Earth's crust.

a)

quartz

b)

luster

c)

hematite

d)

feldspar

163.

True or False - Iron and aluminum are commonly used in products because they are both abundant and strong.

a)

True

b)

False

164.

Who is mineralogist?

a)

a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure

b)

occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals

c)

scientist who study the distribution of minerals, mineral properties, and their uses

d)

a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms or ions

165.

density

a)

internal arrangement

b)

mass divided by its volume

c)

has many scientific and industrial uses

d)

deep within earth

166.

True or False - Color alone cannot be used for mineral identification.

a)

true

b)

false

167.

Sand is commonly composed of particles of the mineral ____________.

a)

feldspar

b)

diamond

c)

quartz

d)

hematite

168.

mineral

a)

a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an orderly arrangement of atoms or ions

b)

a rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry

c)

the color of a mineral in powdered form

d)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

169.

List 4 descriptions of a mineral's luster.

a)

1. waxy
2. silky
3. pearly
4. vitreous

b)

1. iron
2. lead
3. copper
4. aluminum

c)

has many scientific and industrial uses

d)

silicates and non-sliicates

170.

Which element below is a native element?

a)

quartz

b)

silver

c)

diamond

d)

iron

171.

What industry is currently using platinum, another rare metal, to cut down on environmental concerns?

a)

science

b)

environmental science

c)

security

d)

technology

172.

What element is a common ingredient of steel?

a)

silver

b)

iron

c)

clay

d)

nickel

173.

Geologists can infer the __________ of atoms and ions from the shape of a mineral.

a)

an orderly arrangement of atoms

b)

cooling

c)

internal arrangement

d)

hardness

174.

crystallization

a)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

b)

when a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces

c)

occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals

d)

Ruby b/c it is corundum w/ a hardness of 9. Amethyst is quartz w/ hardness of 7.

175.

Gold is considered a rare metal but is such a useful substance because it does not _______

a)

corrode

b)

luster

c)

carrion

d)

stratum

176.

magma

a)

molten rock stored beneath Earth's surface

b)

the resistance of a mineral to being scratched

c)

magma that erupts onto Earth's surface

d)

deep within earth

177.

Aluminum is abundant in Earth's _______.

a)

clay

b)

lava

c)

hematite

d)

crust

178.

lava

a)

when molten rock erupts on or near Earth's surface

b)

fracture; b/c it would produce uneven surfaces

c)

has many scientific and industrial uses

d)

color, streak, luster, hardness, cleavage & fracture, density

179.

cleavage

a)

the way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface

b)

a member of the mineral group that has silicon and oxygen in its crystal structure

c)

when a mineral breaks and forms uneven surfaces

d)

when a mineral breaks with smooth, flat surfaces

180.

fracture

a)

occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid or a melt solidify and form crystals

b)

when a mineral breaks and forms uneven surfaces

c)

the resistance of a mineral to be scratched

d)

when molten rock erupts on or near Earth's surface

181.

Magnetite is magnetic due to the presence of _____ in its chemical formula.

a)

clay

b)

nickel

c)

iron

d)

silver