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this type of rock might have strong, flat layers
a) sedimentary
b) metamorphic
c) igneous
d)

This type of rock can feel sandy or gritty
a) sedimentary
b) metamorphic
c) igneous
d)

Type of rock that forms when sediment is pressed or glued together when minerals precipitate out of solution
a) sedimentary
b) metamorphic
c) igneous
d)

A type of rock that forms when magma cools and hardens
a) sedimentary
b) metamorphic
c) igneous
d)

A type of rock that forms from extreme heat and pressure
a) sedimentary
b) metamorphic
c) igneous
d)

A narrow channel in a rock is called a ___________
a) supersaturated solution
b) geode
c) gem
d) vein

A round, hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals is called a _____
a) vein
b) geode
c) solution
d) gem

When magma cools quickly, ______ crystals are formed
a) beautiful
b) small
c) medium
d) large

A mineral that breaks along smooth, flat planes or has a clean break exhibits the property of
a) luster
b) fracture
c) hardness
d) cleavage

The property of a mineral that is an ability to be scratched is called
a) fracture
b) cleavage
c) hardness
d) color

The way a mineral reflects light is called
a) fracture
b) cleavage
c) hardness
d) luster

The color of the powder left behind by a mineral when rubbed across a plate is called
a) streak
b) cleavage
c) fracture
d) hardness

This type of rock might have no crystals, small crystals, large crystals, or holes
a) sedimentary
b) metamorphic
c) igneous
d)

A __________ is a solid, inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure
a) rock
b) synthetic gem
c) mineral
d) natural resource

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