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WorksheetsTopic Check 2 4th Grade
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins
Minerals are identified and sorted by different physical properties. Luster is one physical property used to sort minerals into different types.
Which of the of following statements describes a mineral’s luster?
The mineral’s surface reflects the light.
The mineral’s streak is clear.
The mineral’s sides are smooth.
The mineral’s color is gray
Sam buys a mineral kit for his birthday. The illustration below show a tool that is included within the kit. It is used to test a physical property of minerals.
What physical property of a mineral is tested using this tool?
cleavage
color
luster
streak
After rubbing quartz and calcite together, Raquel observes that the quartz scratches the calcite. Which physical characteristic is Raquel most likely trying to investigate by scratching these two minerals together?
cleavage
hardness
luster
streak
Molten rock is called magma. The illustration below shows how magma can rise up to Earth’s surface. As it cools, magma turns into solid rock on the surface.
What type of rock does magma form as it cools?
fossil
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
Dr. Jones is searching for igneous rocks to add to her collection. She is interested in rocks that have recently been formed.
Where can this type of rock most likely be found?
near a volcano
in a deep cavern
on a sandy beach
at the mouth of a river
Rock formed from materials that have settled into layers from weathering
What type of rock is formed from volcanos?
metamorphic
igneous
sedimentary
sandstone
Which type of rock forms from heat and pressure?
What tool do you use to see things far away (comets, moon and stars)?
microscope
binoculars
hand lens
telescope
What is a tool that allows a closer look of detail in objects?
graduated cylinder
thermometer
balance
hand lens
What tool do you use to look closely at rock's outside?
microscope
hand lens
pan balance
