Rocks and Minerals

What is a mineral?

• A mineral is a liquid substance found in nature.

• A mineral is a solid, nonliving material with a definite chemical makeup.

• A mineral is a type of rock that forms from volcanic activity.

• A mineral is an organic compound that is essential for life.

What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

• A rock is made up of one or more minerals, while a mineral is a single substance with a specific chemical composition.

• A rock is a single substance, while a mineral is made up of one or more rocks.

• Rocks are always larger than minerals, which are always small.

• Minerals can be man-made, while rocks are always natural.

What is the color of a mineral?

• The color of a mineral is the appearance of its surface, which can vary based on impurities.

• The color of a mineral is always uniform and does not change.

• The color of a mineral is determined solely by its chemical composition.

• The color of a mineral is irrelevant to its identification.

What is the term for the natural process of forming new minerals from existing ones?

• Mineralization

• Crystallization

• Sedimentation

• Metamorphism

What is erosion?

• Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

• Erosion is the process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• Erosion is the accumulation of soil and rock in a new location.

• Erosion is the process of water freezing and expanding in soil.

What is sedimentary rock?

• Sedimentary rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.

• Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

• Sedimentary rock is formed from the metamorphosis of existing rocks under heat and pressure.

• Sedimentary rock is formed from the crystallization of minerals in water.

What is the streak test?

• A method to determine the hardness of a mineral

• A technique for identifying minerals based on their luster

• A method used to determine the color of a mineral's powder by scratching it on a ceramic plate

• A process for measuring the density of a mineral

What is the importance of rocks and minerals in our daily lives?

• They are primarily used for decorative purposes.

• They are used in construction, manufacturing, and as resources for various products.

• They have no significant impact on our daily lives.

• They are mainly used in agriculture.

What is metamorphic rock?

• A type of rock formed by cooling and solidification of magma.

• A type of rock formed from the accumulation of sediment.

• Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

• A type of rock that is formed by the erosion of other rocks.

What is the property of a mineral that describes how it breaks along flat surfaces?

• Fracture

• Cleavage

• Luster

• Hardness