Rocks and Minerals
True or False: Mining does NOT pollute the air, soil, or waterways where it happens.
False! It does pollute the air, soil, and water due to the chemicals used. It also destroys the habitats of the creatures and plants that live there.
What is energy?
Energy is the ability to do work!
How is streak measured on our fossil? (Remember our chalk vs graphite/pencil test!)
Limestone is an example of this type of rock!
Limestone is an example of a sedimentary rock!
What is renewable energy? Can you give me an example?
A renewable resource is something that can be used more than once because it is replaced naturally. An example is the sun.
What are the three types of rocks? Hint: think of the Rock Cycle!
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks!
______________ energy is created through electromagnetic waves. A major source of it is the sun.
Radiant energy is created through electromagnetic waves. A major source of it is the sun.
__________ is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale!
Diamond is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale!
Marble is an example of what sort of rock?
Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock!
What is a non-renewable energy source? Give an example.
A nonrenewable resource is something that can only be used once. Coal, oil, and natural gas are all examples.
______ are formed by nature and are made of minerals!
Rocks are formed by nature and are made of minerals!
_______ is the movement of electrons through a conductor (example: a wire).
Electrical energy is the movement of electrons through a conductor (example: a wire).
What are three properties of minerals?
Luster
Hardness (Mohs scale)
Streak
Magnetism
or Colour
________ rocks are formed when sand, mud, and pebbles get compressed into layers!
Sedimentary rocks are formed when sand, mud, and pebbles get compressed into layers!
Which of the following is not an example of conserving resources:
a) Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth.
b) Turning off all the lights before leaving the house. c) Walking to school instead of driving.
d) Hanging up laundry to dry outside.
Which of the following is not an example of conserving resources:
a) Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth.
________ is the study of the Earth's history based on fossils.
Paleontology is the study of the Earth's history based on fossils.
_________ is the energy released through a chemical reaction (example: our bodies digesting food or something using a battery).
Chemical energy is the energy released through a chemical reaction (example: our bodies digesting food or something using a battery).
__________are created by nature and are found in rocks. Sometimes, it's even found on your dinner table!
Minerals are created by nature and are found in rocks. Sometimes, it's even found on your dinner table! (salt!)
______ rocks are formed when lava cools. Obsideon is this kind of rock.
Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools!
Which of the following is not a fossil fuel:
a) Gas
b) Petroleum
c) Solar energy
d) Coal
Which of the following is not a fossil fuel:
c) Solar energy
What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?
_______ energy is the energy that comes from splitting an atom by fission.
Nuclear energy is the energy that comes from splitting an atom by fission.
__________ is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale!
Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale!
______ describes rocks formed when other rocks are exposed to high temperature and pressure.
Metamorphic describes rocks formed when other rocks are exposed to high temperature and pressure
_______ energy is energy at work.
Kinetic energy is energy at work.