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Rocks Quiz


 


How much do you know about rocks and minerals? Take this
quiz to find out?

  • 1) There are only 100 different types of minerals in the world.
  • 2) Rocks are always changing over time.
  • 3) Scientists must use more than 1 property to identify a mineral.
  • 4) The outside color of a mineral is always the true color of a
    mineral.

  • 5) The hardness of a mineral can be measured on a scale of 1 -
    10.

  • 6) The streak of a mineral is the color of a mineral's powder.
  • 7) The crystal shape of a mineral is a clue to the identity of the
    mineral.

  • 8) Pearly, earthy, and dull are examples of crystal shape.
  • 9) A mineral can be made up of many types of rocks.
  • 10) Rocks that form from cooling magma are called


  • 11) Rocks formed from layers of sediment are called


  • 12) Rocks that form from heat and pressure are called


  • 13) Sandstone is an example of a ______________ rock.


  • 14) Pumice is an example of a _________________ rock.


  • 15) Granite is an example of a _________________ rock.


  • 16) The process of rocks constantly changing from one form to
    another is called the ___________________________



  • 17) The hardness of a mineral is rated using the ____________
    Scale.



   


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