Minerals Quiz

Which statement BEST defines a mineral?

• A mineral was once a living thing.

• Minerals are made from fossils.

• All minerals are shiny and rough.

• Minerals have never been alive.

A mineral that could be scratched by a copper penny would have which hardness range?

• 1-3

• 4-6

• 6-8

• 9-10

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?

• cleavage

• color

• luster

• streak

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

• big and round

• rough and bumpy

• clear and sparkly

• dull and cloudy

Use the information in this table to answer the question below. What mineral is found in limestone, marble, sandstone, and slate rocks?

• calcite

• quartz

• feldspar

• pyrite

These two minerals were rubbed together. The dark line on the Mineral A shows where it was scratched. Why did Mineral A get scratched?

• Mineral A is softer than Mineral B

• Mineral A is rougher than Mineral B

• Mineral A is brighter than Mineral B

• Mineral A weighs less than Mineral B

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

• color

• texture

• hardness

• luster

Which of the following properties is used to determine the streak of a mineral?

• Color of the mineral

• Color of the powder left behind

• Hardness of the mineral

• Luster of the mineral

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes a rock from a mineral?

• Rocks are made of one mineral

• Rocks are composed of multiple minerals

• Minerals are always shiny

• Minerals are made from rocks

Which of the following tests would help determine the cleavage of a mineral?

• Scratching the mineral with a nail

• Observing the way it breaks

• Checking its color

• Measuring its weight