Unit 1 Review

Which of the following is a property of minerals?

• They are man-made.

• They have a definite volume and shape.

• They are formed from living things.

• They do not have a crystal structure.

What does the term "inorganic" mean in the context of minerals?

• Formed from living things

• Cannot form from non-living things

• Cannot form from living things

• Always man-made

Which property describes how a mineral reflects light?

• Density

• Hardness

• Luster

• Streak

What is the process of forming a crystal structure by rearranging atoms called?

• Erosion

• Crystallization

• Deposition

• Weathering

What happens when magma reaches Earth's surface?

• It becomes water.

• It forms larger crystals.

• It is called lava.

• It turns into gas.

What is the term for how minerals break apart irregularly?

• Cleavage

• Fracture

• Luster

• Streak

Which of the following is a main use of minerals?

• Fuel

• Gemstones

• Plastics

• Textiles

Which of the following is a mineral use in the category of building materials?

• Gemstones

• Metals

• Foods

• Building Materials

Which of the following is a use of minerals in the food industry?

• Decoration

• Foods

• Electronics

• Textiles

What is one of the main uses of minerals in medicine?

• Decoration

• Medicines

• Electronics

• Textiles