ROCKS AND MINERALS

Front

What is determined using a scratch test?

Back

hardness

Front

How does a mineral reflect light from its surface?

Back

luster

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

This image represents _________. Options: The rock cycle, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, igneous rocks.

Back

The rock cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

Compaction and cementation will form in __________.

Back

sedimentary rocks

Front

You find a fossil of the Mesosaurus. What rock type must it be?

Back

sedimentary rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Front

What type of rock would you most likely find around Mt. St. Helens (volcano)? Options: sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic

Back

igneous

Front

Water carving away at the bank of a river is an example of ____________.

Back

erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

A mineral with the hardness of 10 more likely to ______________.

Back

scratch all minerals

Front

If a mineral has the ability to peel off in sheets, it would display the property of ____________.

Back

cleavage

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

While testing a mineral you can scratch it with your fingernail. This means _____________________.

Back

it's softer than your nail