Rocks

Front

Noah was asked to describe the texture of a rock that he found to help identify it. Which statement best describes Noah's response? Options: My rock has one shiny side., My rock is able to scratch talc., My rock is smooth.

Back

My rock is smooth.

Front

Describe the luster of a rock from the playground.

Back

My rock is dull.

Front

What three things can geologists use to classify rocks?

Back

Luster, texture, color

Front

A geologist was trying to classify a rock based on its characteristics. The geologist began to scratch the rock using other minerals and his fingernail. Which statement is true?

Back

Scratching a mineral helps determine its hardness.

Front

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs Scale?

Back

Diamond

Front

The higher number minerals on the Mohs Scale can scratch lower number minerals.

Back

True

Front

What is the softest mineral on the Mohs Scale?

Back

Talc

Front

What will NOT help Jacob name a mineral? Options: Size, Hardness, Color, Luster

Back

Size

Front

What is one thing Tommy can check to help figure out what kind of mineral he found? Options: Hardness, Weight, Temperature, Length

Back

Hardness

Front

What is a geologist?

Back

Someone that studies rocks and minerals