9. Quiz: Chapters 1-3 Minerals (Quizizz)

How many types of shine are there with a mineral? Hint: Chapter 3

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many minerals are there on Earth? Hint: Chapter 3

• more than 3000

• more than 4000

• more than 5000

• less than 4000

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What is the softest mineral? Hint: Chapter 3

• Diamond

• Gypsum

• Apatite

• Talc

What is the hardness number on the Mohs scale of your fingernail? Hint: Chapter 3

• 3.5

• 2.5

• 6

• 4.4

Why do we study the properties of minerals? Hint: Chapter 3

• To help us change the color of minerals

• To help us find minerals

• To help us create new minerals

• To help us identify unknown minerals

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How do you find the true color of a mineral? Hint: Chapter 3

• By observing its color

• By scratching it on a ceramic tile to see its powdered form

• By scratching your nail against it

• By observing through a magnifying glass

How many different ways are minerals formed? Hint: Chapter 2

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What happens when a mineral crystallizes slowly? Hint: Chapter 2

• Smaller crystals

• Changes color

• Causes fractures

• Larger crystals

Minerals often form near what? Hint: Chapter 2

• Water

• Earth

• Veins

• Crystals

Which is not one of the 5 characteristics of a mineral? Hint: Chapter 1

• Does it occur naturally?

• Does it have a crystalline structure?

• Is it organic?

• Is it solid?

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