Rocks and Minerals Pre-test

These rocks were created from deposition of sediments in layers over time.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Any time rocks go through the melting process, this produces _______________ rocks.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

This physical characteristic shows how durable a mineral is by scratching the surface with another item.

• Color

• Hardness

• Cleavage

• Streak

• Luster

These rocks were created from existing rocks under immense heat and pressure deep underground.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

This physical characteristic shows how minerals break apart without pattern or regularity.

• Cleavage

• Fracture

• Streak

• Luster

Any time rocks go through the heat and pressure process, this produces _______________ rocks.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

This physical characteristic observes how much mass per volume the mineral contains.

• Fracture

• Density

• Luster

• Color

T/F: All rocks can turn into other types of rocks.

• True

• False

This is the process that creates small rocks, gravel, pebbles, and sand.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction/Cementation

This physical characteristic shows how a mineral breaks apart in a regular pattern.

• Color

• Streak

• Cleavage

• Density