Rock and Minerals

Question 1

the simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties

Answer 1

Element

Question 2

molten rock that has reached the Earth’s surface.

Answer 2

lava

Question 3

the way light reflects off of the surface of the mineral.

Answer 3

luster

Question 4

something from living organisms.

Answer 4

organic

Question 5

not organic; not involving life or living organisms, for example, the rock and mineral portion of the soil.

Answer 5

inorganic

Question 6

the chemical or physical breakdown of rocks, soils or minerals at Earth’s surface.

Answer 6

weathering

Question 7

the color of the powder of a mineral.

Answer 7

streak

Question 8

a measure of the amount of matter of space.

Answer 8

mass

Question 9

the tendency of a mineral to break along cent

Answer 9

cleavage

Answer 10

mineralogist

Question 11

describes how much matter is in a certain amount of space.

Answer 11

density

Question 12

a solid substance in which the particles are arranged in an orderly, repeating, three-dimensional pattern.

Answer 12

crystal

Question 13

the ability of a mineral to resist scratching.

Answer 13

hardness

Question 14

A solid material that forms by a natural process.

Answer 14

mineral