Minerals Quiz

What is one characteristic of a mineral?

• Organic

• Inorganic

• Liquid

• Gaseous

Which of the following is true about minerals?

• They are man-made

• They are naturally occurring

• They are always liquid

• They have no definite form

Which of the following is a true statement about minerals?

• They are always organic

• They are always man-made

• They have a crystalline form

• They are always liquid

What term is used for the minerals that are considered common in rocks?

• Rare minerals

• Precious minerals

• Rock-forming minerals

• Earth minerals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What percentage of the identified 6000+ minerals are considered common?

• Less than 1%

• About 10%

• About 50%

• More than 90%

What is the definition of a rock in terms of its composition?

• A single mineral

• An aggregation of minerals

• A type of soil

• A type of metal

Which mineral is a common component of limestone?

• Calcite

• Orthoclase

• Muscovite

• Gypsum

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?

• Metallic minerals

• Silicate minerals

• Organic compounds

• Water

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonsilicates?

• They make up 96% of the Earth's crust

• They are not divided into subgroups

• They include carbonates and sulfides

• They are all metallic

How are crystals generally identified due to their small size?

• By color

• By weight

• By x-ray technology

• By taste