Elevate Science Topic 3 Lesson 2 Minerals

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What does the term fracture refer to in geology?

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The tendency of a mineral to break into irregular or jagged pieces.

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If a substance contains only one type of atom, it is a(n) ________.

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Element.

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a mineral?

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Formed under the earth’s surface.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock inside the Earth.

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What does hardness measure in terms of a mineral's properties?

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The mineral's resistance to being scratched.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A rock is a solid material composed of one or more minerals, while a mineral is a single substance with a specific chemical formula.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness, from 1 (talc) to 10 (diamond).

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What does the term 'luster' refer to in minerals?

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The way a mineral reflects light, which can be described as metallic, glassy, dull, etc.

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What is the definition of a crystal?

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A solid in which the atoms are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern.