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Rocks and Minerals

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Use an apple to model Earth's layers. The layers of the apple are different from the layers of the Earth because the core of the apple is not a ____ ball. dense
To explain the rock cycle to a classmate, you may want to ___ it. draw
A scientist who studies rocks and minerals is a ___. geologist
These tools would help you observe the properties of minerals. paper clip, penny, hand lens
Which is the hardest mineral according to Mohs Hardness Scale? diamond
Which is the softest mineral according to Mohs Hardness scale? talc
Sedimentary rock changes into metamorphic rock when ___ and ___ are applied. heat and pressure
Igneous rock is formed from molten rock when it ___ and ____. cools and hardens
Which property is used to determine if a mineral is metallic or nonmetallic? luster
True False if fluorite is 4 on Mohs hardness scale, then it would be able to scratch gypsum which is a 2. True
True False If a mineral has a hardness of 6.5, then any mineral with a hardness less than 6 would be able to scratch the 6.5 mineral. False
Why do we wear goggles when testing minerals? to protect your eyes
A solid material made up of one or more minerals is a ___. rock
If you find a mineral and want to identify it, you may use ___, ___, and ___ to help you identify the mineral. luster, streak, cleavage
If shale becomes slate at 300 degrees and schist becomes gneiss at 600 degrees, what is the difference in the temperatures required for these rocks to change? 300 degrees
Which is a mineral, silver or granite? silver
When you use a mineral to mark on a tile so that you can look at the color of the powder, you are conducting a ___ test. streak
If a mineral splits easily along flat surfaces, then it has ___. cleavage
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