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Rockin' Out
Rock on!
In the Rock Cycle...
Minerals
Challenge
100
What are the 4 ways to classify rocks?
1. Texture/Lustre 2. Colour 3. Size 4. Hardness
100
__________ is someone who collects rocks for a hobby and classifies them.
Rockhound.
100
How many rocks are apart of the rock cycle? Name them.
There are 3 rocks apart of the rock cycle. 1. Igneous 2. Sedimentary 3. Metamorphic
100
What are three testers that can be used to determine a minerals hardness?
1. Fingernail 2. Penny/coin 3. Nail
100
What is the HARDEST mineral according to Mohs scale?
Diamond.
200
What are rocks?
Rocks are solid materials that are made of one or more minerals.
200
How is Igneous rock formed?
Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and hardens.
200
If you expose sandstone to extreme heat and pressure without melting, what rock will it become?
Metamorphic.
200
Where are minerals found?
In the Earth's core.
200
What is the name of the property that refers to a mineral's ability to scratch another mineral?
Hardness.
300
Small bits and pieces of rocks are called?
Sediments.
300
_____________ and ____________ deep inside the earth can cause igneous and sedimentary rocks to change.
Heat and Pressure.
300
Which rock is usually smooth and glassy? *Note: think about how each rock is formed*
Igneous.
300
Plumbing pipes and electric wiring is made from what mineral?
Copper.
300
Windows and glass are made from what mineral?
Quartz.
400
Scientists who study rocks and their properties are called?
Geologists.
400
These rocks are formed through compaction and pressure.
Sedimentary.
400
What happens when a rock turns from igneous to sedimentary?
Weathering and erosion breaks down rock into particles and forms a sedimentary rock from compression and pressure.
400
Minerals are not made by people; they are...
Naturally occurring substances
400
Name 4 minerals mined in Canada. *Hint: try to remember the list from yesterday!
Gold Nickel Coal Potash Silver Lead Uranium Gypsum Platinum Copper Limestone Diamond Iron Rock salt
500
What rocks would most likely be found near the ocean? (to get full points, you must also explain why)
Sedimentary because the wind and water allow sediments to build layers and eventually break off into smaller rocks.
500
The breaking down of a rock is called?
Weathering and Erosion.
500
What causes the temperature at the center of the Earth to be high? *Hint: it is a liquid
Magma
500
According to yesterday's video on mining, what are the 3 processes used during mining? (think about explosives)
1. Holes are drilled and loaded with explosives 2. Explosives are set off and ground breaks apart 3. The pieces are 'scooped' up
500
What mineral does Canada CONSUME the most in relation to any other Country?
Salt.