Big Idea 6: Earth Structures

What is the property used to describe how a mineral breaks apart along smooth surfaces?

• Erosion

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Luster

Which process involves the movement of rock, soil, and other weathered earth materials from one place to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Cleavage

• Streak

What property of a mineral describes how easily it can be scratched?

• Luster

• Cleavage

• Hardness

• Texture

What type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Mineral

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which property of a mineral describes how it appears when it reflects light?

• Streak

• Luster

• Hardness

• Texture

What is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a distinct chemical composition and crystalline structure?

• Soil

• Mineral

• Sedimentary Rock

• Texture

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment?

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Mineral

What is the loose top layer of Earth’s surface made of weathered rock and organic matter?

• Mineral

• Soil

• Streak

• Texture

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the color of the powder of a mineral when it is rubbed on a streak plate?

• Luster

• Cleavage

• Streak

• Hardness

What is the physical property of a solid used to describe its surface?

• Texture

• Hardness

• Luster

• Cleavage