Declan found an igneous rock when he was in Hawaii. How are igneous rocks formed?

Presley has some minerals. She observes that one is pink, shiny, and smooth. What properties did she observe?

Roger observes that a mineral is unable to scratch a piece of glass. He also observes that he can scratch that same mineral with his fingernail. What property is he observing?

Sharon takes a mineral and rubs it on a white tile. Even though the mineral is gold, she observes that it leaves behind a black streak. What property was Sharon was testing?

Connie is sorting a set of minerals. She observes that one of her minerals is green and sets it to the side. What property of the mineral did Connie observe?

Metamorphic rocks are formed underground. How are they created?

Lincoln finds a rock near a stream. He notices that it has shells in it. What type of rock is Lincoln most likely holding?

What is the name of the hardness scale that we use to measure minerals?

Talc is a mineral that is soft and can be crushed between your fingers. Diamonds are hard and often used to create cutting blades. Which of these minerals is the hardest on the Moh's Scale?

Holly observes a mineral that is green, dull, and leaves a yellow mark on her white tile. What properties is she observing?

What are the three types of rocks?

True or False: A mineral is something that naturally occurs

True or False: Rocks may contain minerals, but minerals do not contain rocks

True or False: An igneous rock can become a sedimentary rock if it is buried and compacted into layers with other materials.