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Rocks, Minerals, Newton's Laws Assessment Practice
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Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is the most essential requirement for minerals to crystallize?
A
Minerals will only crystallize if there is hematite present.
B
Minerals will only crystallize if there is no interference from other minerals.
C
Minerals will only crystallize if there is two or more minerals close by.
D
Minerals will only crystallize if you buy them a special miniature couch for them to rest on.
2) Sedimentary rocks form due to:
A
a lack of minerals in the ocean.
B
magma coming up to the earth's surface through volcanoes and/or cracks in the ocean floor.
C
pressure building up as the rocks get pushed back deep into the earth's surface.
D
the weathering of igneous rocks over a significant period of time.
3) Igneous rocks form due to:
A
magma coming up to the earth's surface through volcanoes and/or cracks in the ocean floor.
B
a lack of minerals in the ocean.
C
the weathering of igneous rocks over a significant period of time.
D
pressure building up as the rocks get pushed back deep into the earth's surface.
4) Metamorphic rocks from due to:
A
pressure building up as the rocks get pushed back deep into the earth's surface.
B
magma coming up to the earth's surface through volcanoes and/or cracks in the ocean floor.
C
a lack of minerals in the ocean.
D
the weathering of igneous rocks over a significant period of time
5) When a mineral has the ability to resist scratching, we are testing its':
A
streak
B
color
C
hardness
D
luster
6) The heaviness of a mineral is described as its':
A
streak
B
color
C
specific gravity
D
hardness
7) The ability of a mineral to break along preferred planes is known as:
A
hardness
B
streak
C
luster
D
cleavage
8) When certain wavelengths of light are absorbed, we are testing the:
A
luster of the mineral.
B
color of the mineral.
C
hardness of the mineral.
D
streak of the mineral.
9) The color of the powder left on a plate results in the:
A
color being tested.
B
streak being tested.
C
specific gravity being tested.
D
luster being tested.
10) How light reflects from the surface of a mineral is known as:
A
luster
B
streak
C
color
D
hardness
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