Rocks
The Flood of Noah's time caused a lot of _____ & ____?
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
An inorganic substance found naturally in the earth is called _____?
Mineral
True or False!? Hot melted rock that makes up the mantle of the earth is called lava.
False, its magma, lava is when magma reaches the surface of the earth.
The way the mineral reflects light
Loose material on the surface of the earth in which plants can grow is called _____?
Soil
Metamorphic Rock
A mineral breaking into smooth, straight lines, or flat sheets is called ____?
Cleavage
Most of the earth's mass is in the _____?
Mantle
True
True or False!? Limestone is a type of metamorphic rock.
False, its sedimentary
Rocks that form when sediment and organic material harden?
Sedimentary Rock
True or False?! The color of the mark made when a mineral is rubbed on a surface is called the cleavage.
False, its streak
True or False?! The thin outer layer of the earth is called the mantle.
False, crust
A mineral that can be cut and polished is called a ____?
Gemstone
How is sedimentary rock formed?
Layers of sediment and organic material harden
What rock was formed from magma or lava?
Igneous Rock
Name 3 uses of Minerals.
Toothpaste, fertilizer, dry wall, pottery, electronics, glass, food, drinks, medicine, paint
Where are minerals usually found?
On the surface of the earth or buried in the earth's crust in rocks or veins
What are the 5 characteristics of a mineral used for classification?
Hardness, luster, color, structure, cleavage
A substance made of things that were never alive is called ______?
Inorganic
Name a type of igneous rock.
Obsidian
False, some minerals are metals
The movement of sediment from one place to another is called ____?
Erosion
What does the Mohs scale measure?
A gemstone that breaks unevenly in many directions is called a _____?
Fracture