
Unit 3 Part 2 Study Session

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6th Grade
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Mary Walker
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly identifies how the luster of minerals can be classified?
Metallic and nonmetallic
Hardness and color
Pearly and iridescent
Cleavage and fracture
Answer explanation
The luster of minerals is classified as metallic or nonmetallic, which describes how light interacts with the mineral's surface. Other options like hardness and color do not pertain to luster classification.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are minerals different from rocks?
A. Minerals are made of a single element whereas rocks are made of many elements.
B. Minerals have a definite chemical composition whereas rocks can be a mixture of many different types of minerals.
C. Rocks have a definite chemical composition whereas minerals can be a mixture of many different types of rocks.
D. Minerals are many different colors whereas rocks are all one color.
Answer explanation
B is correct because minerals have a definite chemical composition, while rocks are composed of a mixture of different minerals, which can vary in type and amount.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you test a mineral for hardness?
A. By dragging the sample along a plate and examining the powder left behind.
B. By breaking the mineral and seeing how it chips.
C. By looking at it under a microscope.
D. By trying to scratch it with other objects and recording the objects that are able and unable to scratch it.
Answer explanation
The best way to test a mineral for hardness is by trying to scratch it with other objects. This method allows you to determine its hardness based on the Mohs scale, recording which objects can and cannot scratch the mineral.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where do most minerals originate?
A. Earth's surface
B. Earth's atmosphere
C. Beneath Earth's crust
D. Beneath Earth's oceans
Answer explanation
Most minerals originate beneath Earth's crust, where high pressure and temperature conditions facilitate their formation. This makes option C the correct choice, as the other options do not represent the primary source of mineral formation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are sediments formed?
From cooled magma
From weathered rocks and organic remains
From heat and pressure
From the remains of plants and animals millions of years ago
Answer explanation
Sediments are primarily formed from weathered rocks and organic remains. This process involves the breakdown of rocks and the accumulation of materials from living organisms, making this choice the most accurate.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do rocks on the Earth not all follow the same path through the rock cycle?
The size of a rock determines its path through the rock cycle.
The mineral composition of a rock determines its path through the rock cycle.
Rocks exist in different places on the Earth, so they are subjected to different processes.
All rocks do follow the same path through the rock cycle.
Answer explanation
Rocks do not all follow the same path through the rock cycle because they exist in different locations on Earth, exposing them to various geological processes such as weathering, erosion, and metamorphism.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Soil is made of which of the following?
Minerals and broken down rocks
Water and air
Decomposed plant and animal material
All of the above
Answer explanation
Soil consists of minerals and broken down rocks, water, air, and decomposed plant and animal material. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above' as it encompasses all components that make up soil.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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