Mineral Properties
If a mineral has a metallic shine and scratches, which of two properties are being measured?
A) Magnetism
B) Hardness
C) Cleavage
D) Luster
B)Hardness
D)Luster
Which type of mineral is most abundant in Earth's crust and mantle?
A) Sulfates
B) Carbonates
C) Silicates
D) Oxalates
C) Silicates
A geologist finds a large rock containing a seashell. What does this tell about the area at the time the rock was formed?
A) The area was covered by water
B) The area was snowy and cold
C) The area was hot and tropical
D) The area was dry and sandy
A) The area was covered by water
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A mineral breaks into cubes when struck with a rock hammer. It also leaves a red trail when scraped against an unglazed porcelain plate.
A) Hardness
B) Color
C) Streak
D) Cleavage
A)Hardness
C)Streak
What are minerals valued for their useful elements, such as iron, called?
A) Ore
B) Industrial minerals
C) Gem-bearing minerals
D) Silicates
A) Ore
A sedimentary rock that shows ripple marks was found. What do the ripple marks tell about the area where the rock formed?
A) The rock formed at very high temperatures
B) The rock formed in a fast-moving stream
C) The rock formed from mollusk shells
D) The rock was blown out of a volcano
B) The rock formed in a fast-moving stream
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Which is not a property of a mineral?
A) Sharpness
B) Color
C) Cleavage
D) Magnetism
A) Sharpness
Which of these minerals is considered an ore because it contains a valuable metal?
A) Quartz
B) Iron ore
C) Limestone
D) Granite
B) Iron ore
Which type of rock will be formed if sedimentary rock becomes molten?
A) Igneous
B) Metamorphic
C) Clastic
D) Foliated
A) Igneous
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Which of these is an example of a mineral property that helps identify minerals?
A) Sharpness
B) Weight
C) Luster
D) Location
A)Sharpness
C)Luster
What is an ore?
A) A type of gemstone
B) A mineral that is only used for decoration
C) A mineral that contains a useful amount of a metal
D) A type of rock formed from volcanic activity
C) A mineral that contains a useful amount of a metal
Which type of rock forms when minerals crystallize from magma or lava?
A) Igneous
B) Sedimentary
C) Metamorphic
D) Fossilized
A) Igneous
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B) Coffee
C) Coca-Cola
D) Water
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Which property describes the way a mineral reflects light?
A) Cleavage
B) Luster
C) Streak
D) Hardness
B)Luster
Question Variation 1:
Which of the following is a common element found in most minerals?
A) Hydrogen
B) Oxygen
C) Nitrogen
D) Helium
B) Oxygen
What is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?
A) They are formed from molten lava.
B) They are formed from the remains of plants and animals
C) They are formed from high pressure and heat deep underground.
D) They contain only metals and minerals.
B) They are formed from the remains of plants and animals
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