Rocks and Minerals Review

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Do all rocks contain at least one mineral?

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True

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What best describes rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are a mixture of different minerals.

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What are hardness, color, and luster examples of?

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They are examples of a mineral's property.

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What does the property of luster mean?

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It means how the mineral reflects light.

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What is the purpose of the scratch test?

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To find the hardness of the mineral.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition.

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What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are made up of one or more minerals.

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What is weathering?

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The process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.