Name the three different types of rocks:
Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic
What kind of rock is this?
Obsidian
List 3 examples of minerals:
Answers will vary!
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering breaks down the rocks, erosion moves it to a new location
What type of rock is this?
Marble
What are 2 pros of mining?
Jobs, money, good for the economy...
What type of mineral is this?
Quartz
True or false: The colour of a mineral determines how expensive it is
FALSE- it is all about how rare this mineral is to mine
What are two cons of mining?
Not safe, pollutes water & land, ruins habitats...
What type of mineral is this?
DIAMOND!
What is the MOHs scale of hardness?
It is a scale that rates how soft -> hard minerals are.
What type of rock is this?
Pumice