Rocks
The three types of rocks are...
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
The definition of a mineral is...
created by nature and forms the Earth's rocks and soils
What is the definition of a fossil?
perserved remains of plants and animals that once lived on earth
What is the word for if something is see-through or not?
transparency
What is the word for a material not letting any light through?
Hint: The opposite of transparent
Opaque
The definition of a rock is...
a solid material that is a lump of minerals that grow or are fused together.
Diamonds
Who was the special guest that taught us about fossils?
Bill Nye the Science Guy
This property is determined by the Mohs Scale
Hardness
What is a streak plate made of?
Porcelain
Formed by magma or lava cooling and hardening
Igneous Rocks
What is the softest mineral material on the Mohs Scale?
Talc
Fossilization is the process that occurs in which type of rock?
Sedimentary
The name of the property that attracts or repels objects is called...
magnetism
What scale is used to determine hardness
Moh's Scale
Metamorphic rocks are formed by...
extreme heat and pressure
The study of the Earth's history based on fossils is called...
Paleontology
What is streak?
The colour of a mineral when it is crushed up into a powder
How is streak measured?
Streak plate
Sedimentary Rocks are formed by...
layers of sand, pebbles and mud compressed into layers to form rocks.
How many physical properties are there of minerals? Bonus 25 points for naming each one!
6 properties
Colour, magnetism, hardness, transparency, lustre, streak
How many types of fossils are there? Bonus 100 points for naming each type!
4 types
1. Trace 2. Cast 3. Mold 4. True Form
The word for how shiny a mineral or rock is...
lustre
How many types of mining are there? 100 points bonus for naming each type!
3 types
1. surface mining 2. underground mining 3. panning