Resource Mineral Review Sheet PDF

Use your interactive note pages on Properties of Minerals and Mineral Formation and Resources to answer the review questions below. Vocabulary 1. Mineral 2. Luster 3. Hardness 4. Cleavage 5. Fracture 6. Streak 7. Magnetism 8. Density 9. Crystallization 10. G...

Use your interactive note pages on Properties of Minerals and Mineral Formation and Resources to answer the review questions below. Vocabulary 1. Mineral 2. Luster 3. Hardness 4. Cleavage 5. Fracture 6. Streak 7. Magnetism 8. Density 9. Crystallization 10. Gem 11. Metal 12. ore Properties of Minerals 1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the five characteristics of minerals? A) Must be inorganic B) Must be a liquid C) Must have a crystal structure D) Must have a definite chemical composition 2. Fill in the Blank: The color of a mineral’s powder is referred to as its_______ 3. True/False: All minerals are formed from materials that were once part of a living thing.  True False 4. Open Ended: Explain how the hardness of a mineral is measured. What scale is used? 5. Multiple Choice: Which property of minerals describes how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface? A) Color B) Luster C) Density D) Cleavage 6. Fill in the Blank: The formula to calculate density is ___________________ 7. True/False: Cleavage refers to a mineral's ability to break along flat surfaces, while fracture refers to irregular breaks. True False 8. Open Ended: What is one special property that some minerals can have? 9. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a special property of some minerals? A) Luster B) Ability to glow under ultraviolet light C) Density D) Streak 10. Fill in the Blank: A mineral must have a definite _________________ and definite_________________ to be classified as a mineral. Mineral Formation and Resources Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words. Word bank: crystallization, gemstone, geode, ore, crystallization 11. A ____________ is a rounded, hollow rock often lined with mineral crystals. 12. The process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure is called _________________________ 13. When elements and compounds dissolved in water leave a solution,___________________________ occurs. 14. A hard, colorful mineral with a brilliant or glassy luster, once cut and polished, is called a _______________________________________________ 15. A _______________ is a rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at a profit. Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. 16. Which of the following is NOT a way minerals can form? a) Crystallization of magma b) Crystallization of lava c) Crystallization of materials dissolved in water d) Crystallization of air 17. What is a narrow channel or slab of mineral that is different from the surrounding rock called? a) Geode b) Vein  c) Ore d) Gemstone 18. What is the process of locating rocks containing minerals called? a) Mining b) Smelting c) Prospecting d) Crystallizing 19. Which of the following is NOT typically sourced from minerals? a) Aluminum b) Iron c) Plastic d) Silver 20. What is the final step in producing metal from a mineral? a) Prospecting b) Mining c) Smelting d) Crystallizing Open Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences: 21. Explain the two main ways minerals can form in nature. 22. Describe the process of how a gemstone becomes a gem. 23. Why are minerals important in our daily lives? Give at least two examples.