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Rocks and Minerals Test
Circle the best answer.
1. A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure is called a
a. atom
b. compound
c. mineral
d. element
2. If the atoms of a substance are arranged in a specific, geometric, repetitive
pattern, the substance is
a. amorphous
b. colorful
c. crystalline
d. easily scratched
3. The color of the powder that a mineral leaves on a porcelain streak plate is
called its
a. hardness
b. true color
c. luster
d. cleavage
4. A good way to reduce the environmental effects of mining is
a. recycle materials
b. reclamation
5. Which mineral “fizzes” or effervesces when hydrochloric acid is dropped on it?
a. graphite b. calcite c. gelana d. hematite
6 .Which of the following terms does not describe a minerals luster?
a. pearly
b. waxy
c. dull
d. hexagonal
Match the term to the definition.
7. Streak
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light.
8. Luster
The tendency of a mineral to break along curved or
irregular surfaces.
9. Cleavage
The true color of a mineral
10. Hardness
The tendency of a mineral to break along flat parallel
surfaces.
11. Fracture
A test to identify how strong a mineral is.
Answer the following using complete sentences.
13. Why isn’t sight color a very good way to identify a mineral?_______________
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Fill in the blank
14. The __________________ is a never ending process that all rocks are
always in.
15. The three types of rock in the rock cycle are;
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16. When rock is in a liquefied state, and below the earth’s surface it is
called___________________________
Multiple Choice – choose the best answer.
17. Which one causes the break down of igneous rocks into sediment?
a. cementing
b. chemical change
c. extrusion
d. erosion and weathering
18. Which type of igneous rock cooled very slowly?
a. Rhyolite
b. Granite
c. Sandstone
d. Marble
19. This sedimentary rock reacts to hydrochloric acid.
a. granite
b. coquina (limestone)
c. basalt
d. sandstone