How Minerals Form. Formation of Minerals. Geology, Mineralogy. Crystals

Quiz
•
Science
•
8th - 10th Grade
•
Hard
+1
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Obsidian’s glassy texture indicates that it formed
slowly, deep below Earth’s surface
slowly, on Earth’s surface
quickly, deep below Earth’s surface
quickly, on Earth’s surface
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which mineral was tested?
amphibole
quartz
galena
graphite
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The diagram shows magnified views of three stages of mineral crystal formation as molten material gradually cools. Which rock normally forms when minerals crystallize in these stages?
shale
gneiss
gabbro
breccia
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which rock is only formed by regional metamorphism?
slate
hornfels
dunite
marble
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The diagram below represents geological processes that act continuously on Earth to form different rock types. Which table correctly classifies each rock type?
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In which set are the rock drawings labeled with their correct rock types?
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Rocks are classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic based primarily on their
texture
crystal or grain size
method of formation
mineral composition
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Generation Genius Rocks and Minerals

Quiz
•
6th Grade - University
15 questions
Rocks and Minerals

Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
15 questions
Rocks, Minerals, Rock Cycle

Quiz
•
6th Grade - University
15 questions
Mining Minerals Rocks Soil

Quiz
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Rocks and Minerals

Quiz
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Rocks and Minerals

Quiz
•
7th Grade - University
15 questions
Lesson 3 - Rocks

Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade
15 questions
Topic 11 Rocks and Minerals

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade
Discover more resources for Science
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade