Earth's Resources

Rocks are made out of __________________.

• particles

• minerals

• molecules

• cells

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A measure of how easily a mineral can be scratched.

• Structure

• Texture

• Luster

• Hardness

• Streak

What is the hardest mineral on the Moh’s Scale?

• Corundum

• Talc

• Feldspar

• Diamond

What is the softest mineral on the Moh’s Scale?

• Corundum

• Talc

• Feldspar

• Diamond

The Moh’s Scale tests the ________________ of minerals.

• Structure

• Texture

• Hardness

• Streak

Which mineral could Quartz not scratch?

• Corundum

• Talc

• Feldspar

• Calcite

What mineral is used for pencils?

• Graphite
• Galena
• Magnetite
• Quartz

A reservoir of groundwater is called a(n)...

• aquaponic

• aquarium

• aqueduct

• aquifer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following ISN'T a fossil fuel?

• oil

• uranium

• natural gas

• coal

Which of the following ISN'T a metal?

• gold

• diamond

• copper

• titanium