WorksheetsRocks Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. A scientist who studies rocks, minerals, and the layers of the earth is called a _____________.
a)
paleontologist
b)
meteorologist
c)
geologist
2.
2. A solid material that is made up of one or more minerals is called a _________________.
a)
rock
b)
mineral
c)
geologist
3.
3. __________ are made of a single type of crystal.
a)
Rocks
b)
Minerals
c)
Soil
4.
4. The way a rock looks, such as round, square, or rectangular is called ________________________.
a)
color
b)
texture
c)
shape
5.
5. The way a rock or mineral shines or reflects light is called ____________.
a)
luster
b)
texture
c)
hardness
6.
6. The way a rock feels, such as smooth or rough is its ________________.
a)
luster
b)
texture
c)
hardness
7.
7. A measure of how easily a rock or mineral can be scratched is ___________________.
a)
texture
b)
luster
c)
hardness
8.
8. The _____________________ scale organizes rocks and minerals from softest to hardest.
a)
Geologist's Rock Scale
b)
Mohs Hardness Scale
c)
Mohs Mineral and Rock Scale
9.
9. What is the softest mineral?
a)
diamonds
b)
quartz
c)
talc
10.
10. The hardest mineral found on earth is ________________.
a)
talc
b)
quartz
c)
diamond
11.
11. What makes some rocks have a smooth texture?
a)
when strong winds blow against the rocks
b)
when a geologist rubs the rocks
c)
if they have been weathered by moving water
12.
12. When rocks are removed from an area due to wind and water
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
geology
13.
13. What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?
a)
weathering
b)
erosion
c)
sedimentation
14.
15. What is the term for the color of a mineral in powdered form?
a)
streak
b)
luster
c)
hue
15.
Loose material that covers much of the earth's surface is called _______?
a)
Soil
b)
Crystals
c)
Sand
d)
Wood
16.
Sand contains looser and larger particles that allow water to easily pass through it?
a)
True
b)
False
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