Mineral Trivia
Hardness Test
Other Mineral Tests
Rock Trivia
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
100
Silicate minerals are made up of what two elements?
Silicon & Oxygen
100
On Moh's Hardness scale, what is the hardness of the mineral that is first scratched by a fingernail?
Any number less than 2.5
100
What test is being done here?
Streak Test
100
What kind of igneous rock is created from magma deep within Earth?
Intrusive Igneous Rocks
100
Igneous
100
What kind of energy is created here?
Hydroelectric
100
Name one specific nonrenewable resource.
Oil, Natural Gas, Coal, Nuclear Energy
200
Which mineral is often referred to as Fool's Gold?
Pyrite
200
Topaz has a hardness of 8 and Apatite has a hardness of 5. Which one will scratch the other?
Topaz can scratch Apatite
200
What is the most UNRELIABLE test that can be done to minerals?
Finding their color
200
When a metamorphic rock does not have bands, what is it classified as?
Nonfoliated
200
Metamorphic
200
What is a negative about wind energy?
There's not always consistent wind. Limited locations for wind turbines. Creates low-level noise. Can affect weather patterns.
200
When two nuclear atoms come together, what is that called?
Nuclear Fussion
300
What is the softest mineral on Earth?
Talc
300
A mineral can scratch a glass plate. What hardness does it most likely have?
Any number over 5.5
300
What type of break is this?
Cleavage
300
When a sedimentary rock is created from a cluster of angled sediment that looks broken and pieced together, what type of clastic rock is this called?
Breccia
300
Sedimentary
300
When manure is used to fertilize crops, this is what form of renewable energy?
Biomass
300
Oil is derived from what type of fossils?
Marine Organisms
400
What mineral contains ONLY silicon and oxygen and no other elements?
Quartz
400
What is the highest number on Moh's hardness scale?
10
400
When a mineral continues to glow even when the light source has been turned off, this is called what special property?
Phosporescence
400
What is hot molten rock on the exterior of Earth called?
Lava
400
Igneous
400
How can geothermal energy be used?
Use hot water for bathing, cooking, etc. or steam to produce energy
400
What kind of rock do we have to frack inside of?
Shale
500
What is one of the four important characteristics it takes to be a mineral?
Natural, Inorganic, Solid Crystalline Structure, Consistent Chemical Composition
500
What is the order of the objects you should use to test for hardness?
Fingernail, Penny, Glass Plate, Steel Nail, (Mason Bit)
500
What is one type of NONMETALLIC hue of a mineral?
Earthy, Dull, Glassy, Brilliant, etc.
500
What color are mafic igneous rocks?
Dark
500
Sedimentary
500
Why do most renewable energy sources have to go through a turbine?
They create turn renewable energy into mechanical energy.
500
Name the four stages that coal goes through.
Peat, Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite