Rocks Minerals Weathering Erosion

Which properties of minerals can be determined only by looking and without performing any tests?

• Streak and Luster
• Luster and Hardness
• Hardness and Cleavage
• Cleavage and Luster

When we used a penny to scratch our minerals, what were we testing?

• Streak
• Hardness
• Melting Point
• Reaction to Acid

Besides color, what is one other observable property that is shown in this photo?

• Cleavage
• Density
• Mass
• Hardness

If I say a mineral is metallic, dull, glassy, shiny, or pearly; what property am I describing?

• Density
• Hardness
• Cleavage
• Luster

If I say Calcite has a 6.5 on Moh's Scale, what am I describing?

• Density
• Hardness
• Cleavage
• Luster

Which rock is formed when melted rock cools?

• Metamorphic Rock
• Igneous Rock
• Sedimentary Rock

Fossils can be found in which type of rock?

• Metamorphic
• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• All Types of Rocks

Which type of rock is mostly likely formed in a river from flowing water over the years?

• Metamorphic
• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• None

The movement of sediments by wind or water is called _________.

• Condensation
• Evaporation
• Erosion
• Friction

The rock that lies under soil and has not been broken into pieces is called _________.

• A core sample
• Bedrock
• A fault
• Sediments