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What is a Mineral Quiz - Romeo
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Question 1
1.
Minerals are organic solids.
True
False
Question 2
2.
Each mineral has its own characteristic properties that can be used to identify it.
True
False
Question 3
3.
A substance that exists naturally in the Earth's crust as a single, uncombined element is known as a(n)__________.
A. element
B. compound
C. native element
D. rock
Question 4
4.
Minerals are classified according to their
A. color.
B. origin.
C. composition.
D. specific gravity.
Question 5
5.
Minerals have different properties that help scientists identify them. Which is
NOT
a property used to identify minerals?
A. color
B. hardness
C. size
D. luster
Question 6
6.
Which of these is
NOT
a physical property of a mineral?
A. cleavage
B. organic
C. fracture
D. hardness
Question 7
7.
Which is true of all minerals?
A. They are inorganic solids.
B. They have a glassy luster.
C. They fracture the same way.
D. They are harder than a penny.
Question 8
8.
Crystals are solid materials with
A. several different grain sizes.
B. distinct layers or bands.
C. atoms in an orderly, repeating, three dimensional pattern.
D. glass-like, shiny surfaces.
Question 9
9.
Which statement about the relationship between rocks and minerals is true?
A. Rocks are made of minerals.
B. Minerals are made of rocks.
C. Rocks and minerals are two terms for the same thing.
D. Minerals and rocks are both classified by how they formed.
Question 10
10.
A gemstone is made in a laboratory. Which reason best explains why it is not considered a mineral?
A. It is organic.
B. It is not a crystal.
C. It did not form by natural processes.
D. It does not have a set chemical composition.
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