Rocks
Rocks
This type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava
100
Rocks
What is igneous rock?
100
Properties for Identifying Minerals
This property describes how a mineral shines or reflects light.
100
Properties for Identifying Minerals
What is luster?
100
Minerals
This mineral is used to produce Kiddush cups.
100
Minerals
What is silver?
100
Mining
This type of mining involves digging deep underground tunnels to extract minerals.
100
Mining
What is underground mining?
100
The Rock Cycle
This type of frock is formed from cooled magma or lava.
100
The Rock Cycle
What is igneous rock?
100
Rocks
This type of rock is made from layers of sediment that have been pressed together over time.
200
Rocks
What is sedimentary rock?
200
Properties for Identifying Minerals
This property describes how a mineral feels to the touch.
200
Properties for Identifying Minerals
What is texture?
200
Minerals
This is how minerals are extracted from the ground.
200
Minerals
What is mining?
200
Mining
This type of mining involves using explosives to break up rocks and access minerals.
200
Mining
What is surface mining?
200
The Rock Cycle
When small pieces of rock are carried away by water, wind, or ice, it is called this.
200
The Rock Cycle
What is erosion?
200
Rocks
Rocks like marble and slate are examples of this type of rock, which forms from other rocks through heat and pressure
300
Rocks
What is metamorphic rock?
300
Properties for Identifying Minerals
This property describes a mineral's ability to be scratched by another substance.
300
Properties for Identifying Minerals
What is hardness?
Minerals
This valuable type of mineral has been cut and polished until it shines.
300
Minerals
What is a gem?
300
Mining
This valuable metal is often mined in underground tunnels and is used to produce electronics and jewelry.
300
Mining
What is gold?
300
The Rock Cycle
When pieces of rock settle and build up in layers, it forms this type of rock.
300
The Rock Cycle
What is sedimentary rock?
300
Rocks
This type of rock can have bits of fossils, shells, small rocks, and sand visible within it.
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Rocks
What is igneous rock?
400
Properties for Identifying Minerals
This person created a system for measuring a rock's hardness.
400
Properties for Identifying Minerals
Who is Mohs?
400
Minerals
This kind of rock contains many valuable minerals that are mined for profit.
400
Minerals
What is ore?
400
Mining
This animal was used in underground mines to test for dangerous air quality.
400
Mining
What is a canary?
400
The Rock Cycle
These two things are necessary to create metamorphic rock.
400
The Rock Cycle
What are intense heat and significant pressure?
400
Rocks
This rock name means "fire rock."
500
Rocks
What is igneous rock?
500
Properties for Identifying Minerals
This property describes a mineral's color when it is rubbed against a rough surface.
500
Properties for Identifying Minerals
What is streak?
500
Minerals
This is the study of rocks and minerals.
500
Minerals
What is geology?
500
Mining
The name of this stone covers the outside of most homes and buildings in Eretz, Yisrael.
500
Mining
What is Jerusalem Stone?
500
The Rock Cycle
The process of rocks changing from one type to another over time.
500
The Rock Cycle
What is the rock cycle?
500