Rocks and Minerals Review

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Is a mineral a living object?

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False

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Do all rocks contain at least one mineral?

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True

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Which mineral is ranked highest on the Mohs scale? Options: Talc, Calcite, Quartz, Diamond

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Diamond

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The name of a scientist that studies rocks and minerals is called a . . .

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geologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What do all rocks have in common?

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contain minerals

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Which is NOT a property used to identify minerals? Options: color, hardness, size, luster

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size

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The property of luster means..

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how the mineral reflects light

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Hardness, color, and luster are examples of a mineral's ___________.

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property

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What mineral is the softest? Options: quartz (7), mica (2), feldspar (6), talc (1)

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talc

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What is the purpose of the scratch test?

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to find the hardness of the mineral