Science Final

A rock is naturally formed from

• sediments

• one or more minerals

• crystals

• diamonds

The Mohs Scale identifies the rocks by testing the

• shape

• color

• hardness

• texture

What physical attributes help identify rocks?

• color,size,shape,

  texture

• color,hardness, texture, luster

• luster, shape, size, hardness

• shape, texture, luster, hardness

What is a mineral?

• non-living substance found in nature, same all the way through

• made up of two or more minerals.

• solid material that has been changed by heat.

• None of the above

True or False:

A rock can be a mineral.

• True

• False

True or False:

Luster is the amount of light reflected off the surface of the rock or mineral.

• True

• False

What is one way minerals are used?

• in our foods

• jewelry

• making glass

• All of the above

On the Mohs Scale which mineral is the hardest?

• Talc

• Diamond

• Gypsum

• Flourite

Which mineral is the softest?

• Diamond

• calcite

• talc

• flourite

What is soil made of?

• air

• water

• humus

• broken rocks and minerals

• All of the above