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- 1. Multiple Choice
A(n) _________________ is a naturally occurring, usually inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure and a definite composition
mineral
element
atom
compound
matter
- 2. Multiple Choice
A(n) ___________________ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary means.
mineral
element
atom
compound
matter
- 3. Multiple Choice
A(n) ___________ is the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element; building blocks of matter.
mineral
element
atom
compound
matter
- 4. Multiple Choice
A(n) __________________ is a substance made up of molecules of two or more elements joined by chemical bonds.
mineral
element
atom
compound
matter
- 5. Multiple Choice
Anything that has volume (takes up space) and has mass is considered to be
mineral
element
atom
compound
matter
- 6. Multiple Choice
A(n) __________ is a solid, geometric form that results from a repeating pattern on atoms or molecules.
crystal
streak
luster
cleavage
- 7. Multiple Choice
The color of the powdered form of a mineral is called its ______________
streak
luster
crystal
cleavage
- 8. Multiple Choice
The way the surface of a mineral reflects light refers to its _____________
crystal
streak
luster
cleavage
- 9. Multiple Choice
The tendency of a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces refers to ____________
crystal
streak
luster
cleavage
- 10. Multiple Choice
How are minerals classified?
Minerals are classified according to their color.
Minerals are classified according to their chemical composition (what they are made of).
Minerals are classified according to their crystal structure.
Minerals are classified according to the way they break - either fracture or cleavage.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The two main groups that minerals are grouped into are
the silicates and the nonsilicates.
the silicates and the halides.
the sulfates and the sulfides.
the nonsilicates and the native elements.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Minerals that are composed of only one element are called
native elements
halides
silicates
oxides
- 13. Multiple Choice
The six main properties used to identify minerals are
color, streak, luster, how the mineral breaks (cleavage or fracture), density and hardness.
color, streak, luster, magnet test, density and hardness.
color streak, luster, density, acid test, magnet test, and how the mineral breaks (cleavage or fracture).
color, streak, luster, how the mineral breaks (cleavage or fracture), acid test and magnet test.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The 5 characteristics of a mineral include:
solid, formed in nature, usually made of inorganic matter, has a definite chemical composition (what is is made of), and a crystalline structure.
solid, formed in nature, usually made of organic matter, has a definite chemical composition (what it is made of), and a crystalline structure.
solid, formed in nature, usually made of inorganic matter, has no definite chemical composition (what it is made of), and no crystalline structure
solid, formed in nature, usually made of organic matter, has a definite chemical composition (what it is made of), and no crystalline structure
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