Minerals

What are minerals?

• Living substances found in soil

• Naturally occurring inorganic substances

• Only metals found in rocks

• Artificially made materials

Which of the following is NOT a mineral?

• Gold

• Talc

• Diamond

• Wood

Why do plants need minerals?

• To make seeds

• To produce flowers

• To attract animals

• To grow and survive

What mineral helps animals develop strong bones?

• Copper

• Calcium

• Iron

• Gold

How do animals get essential minerals?

• From air

• From water and food

• From soil

• From sunlight

What is one use of minerals by people?

• Creating art

• Growing plants

• Building roads

• Making music

Who studies minerals?

• Chemists

• Biologists

• Mineralogists

• Geologists

What does the luster of a mineral describe?

• Its color

• Its hardness

• Its appearance when reflecting light

• Its weight

What is streak in minerals?

• The shape of a mineral

• The size of a mineral

• The weight of a mineral

• The color of a mineral in powdered form

How is hardness of a mineral determined?

• By its weight

• By scratching it with another mineral

• By its size

• By its color