1/23/23 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
____ is a rounded hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals.
A
Geode
2
Q
T/F: Coins are a type of mineral.
A
True
3
Q
T/F: A mineral with a high number cannot scratch a mineral with a lower number.
A
False
4
Q
____ materials make up one or more minerals.
A
Rock
5
Q
Luster reflects ____.
A
light
6
Q
____ is a mineral’s ability to resist being scratched.
A
Hardness
7
Q
_____ is the color of the powder left behind when you rub a mineral.
A
Streak
8
Q
Minerals form in the Earth’s mantle by ___ and _____.
A
heat and pressure
9
Q
T/F: True minerals form only in nature.
A
True
10
Q
____ are always a solid material with particles arranged in repeating patterns.
A
Minerals
