EARTH SCI - SA2 Reviewer 1 (Identifying rocks and minerals)
Explore the World of Rocks and Minerals
Test your knowledge on rocks and minerals with this engaging quiz designed for students and enthusiasts alike! Dive into the essential properties and characteristics that distinguish rocks from minerals, and understand the criteria that define a mineral.
In this quiz, you will:
- Identify key properties of minerals and rocks
- Understand the differences between rocks and minerals
- Learn about the criteria that classify a substance as a mineral
Which among the following statements are TRUE about MINERALS?
All minerals have high luster
Minerals have 5 distinct criteria that must be followed
A mineral is a rock
A rock is a mineral
All minerals have similar color
A mineral has 5 properties
Is a rock a mineral, or vice versa?
A rock is a mineral
A mineral is a rock
None of the above
Select the 5 criteria of a mineral.
Naturally occurring
Inorganic
Homogenous Solid
Definite Chemical Composition
Crystalline Structure
Organic
Manmade
Solid or Liquid
Unbalanced Chemical Equation
A rock sample has visible fossils on its surface, therefore it is a mineral.
True
False
Ice is considered as a mineral.
True
False
What is a mineraloid?
A mineral that only passes most of the criteria, except for a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
A rock that passes none of the criteria, and is man-made.
A sheet of glass (5.5 DPH) is used to determine the _______ of a rock sample. What property is shown here?
Color
Streak
Luster
Hardness
Cleavage/Fracture
A student analyzes a sample of hematite. He notices that it has a rough, irregular shape. What property is shown here?
Color
Streak
Luster
Hardness
Cleavage/Fracture
When obsidian is placed under a light and moved around, it reflects the light and shines. What property is shown here?
Color
Streak
Luster
Hardness
Cleavage/Fracture
A sample of sulfur is scraped on two ceramic plates of different colors (black and white). The scraped line it left is more visible on the black plate. What property is shown here?
Color
Streak
Luster
Hardness
Cleavage/Fracture
This property is not the most reliable when identifying rock samples.
Color
Streak
Luster
Hardness
Cleavage/Fracture
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