Science Interim #1 Review

Which statement BEST defines a mineral?

• Minerals have never been alive.

• A mineral was once a living thing.

• All minerals are shiny and rough.

• Minerals are made from fossils.

What would be the hardness range of a mineral that can be scratched by a copper penny?

• 7-9

• 2-4

• 5-7

• 8-10

A student sorted mineral samples into two groups: dull and shiny.

Which of the following properties did the student use to sort the mineral samples into groups?

• luster

• color

• streak

• hardness

One way to identify a rock is to look at the texture of the rock.

Which of the following is texture?

• dull and cloudy

• big and round

• rough and bumpy

• clear and sparkly

What mineral is found in all of the following:

limestone, marble, sandstone, and slate rocks?

• quartz

• calcite

• feldspar

• pyrite

These two minerals were rubbed together. The dark line on mineral A shows where it was scratched.

Why did mineral A get scratched?

• Mineral A weighed less than Mineral B

• Mineral A is rougher than Mineral B

• Mineral A is brighter than Mineral B

• Mineral A is softer than Mineral B

Kyle is trying to classify a group of rocks. He is using a nail to scratch the rocks.

Which property (physical attribute) is Kyle using to classify the rocks?

color, texture, hardness, or luster