What are Rocks? Let's Rock and Quartz!

A geologist is a scientist who studies rocks and minerals.

The study of rocks and minerals is called ____________.

• Geometry

• Geography

• Geology

• Geothermal

LUSTER describes how a rock or mineral reflects light.

How would you describe this rock’s LUSTER?

• Shiny

• Dull

• Rough

• Hard

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Which property describes how a rock feels?

• Geology

• Texture

• Luster

• Hardness

Describe a diamond’s special property.

• Diamond is the roughest mineral

• You can find diamond in toothpaste.

• Diamond is the hardest mineral.

• You can scratch a diamond with a nail.

A _____ is a hard, non-living object from the ground.

• Tree

• Rock

• Rain

• Bead

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Rocks are all over Earth.

• True

• False

What are Rocks made up of?

• Concrete

• Candy

• Glue

• Minerals

Some rocks can be found under the ground.

• False

• Yes

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_________ cover the Earth’s surface.

• Sugar

• Honey

• Rocks

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The _____________ is the Earth's layer

where you can see mountains and seas.

• Crust

• Mantel

• Outer Core

• Inner Core