Science Quiz on Mineral Properties PDF

SCIENCE Here are 20 quiz questions based on Florida science standard **SC.4.E.6.2**, which focuses on identifying the physical properties of minerals (e.g., hardness, luster, color, cleavage) and recognizing the role of minerals in the formation of rocks **Multiple Choice Questions** 1. **Which...

SCIENCE Here are 20 quiz questions based on Florida science standard **SC.4.E.6.2**, which focuses on identifying the physical properties of minerals (e.g., hardness, luster, color, cleavage) and recognizing the role of minerals in the formation of rocks **Multiple Choice Questions** 1. **Which of the following is a physical property of minerals?**\ a) Size\ b) Hardness\ c) Weight\ d) Shape\ **(Answer: b)** 2. **What does the term \"luster\" describe in a mineral?**\ a) Its size\ b) Its shininess or how it reflects light\ c) Its weight\ d) Its color\ **(Answer: b)** 3. **Which test is used to measure the hardness of a mineral?**\ a) Streak test\ b) Scratch test\ c) Color test\ d) Luster test\ **(Answer: b)** 4. **Which mineral property refers to the color of its powdered form?**\ a) Hardness\ b) Cleavage\ c) Streak\ d) Luster\ **(Answer: c)** 5. **What is the Mohs scale used for?**\ a) Measuring the weight of a mineral\ b) Determining a mineral\'s hardness\ c) Testing the luster of a mineral\ d) Finding the mineral\'s color\ **(Answer: b)** 6. **Which mineral property describes how a mineral breaks along flat surfaces?**\ a) Cleavage\ b) Streak\ c) Hardness\ d) Luster\ **(Answer: a)** 7. **Quartz is an example of a mineral that has which type of luster?**\ a) Metallic\ b) Non-metallic\ c) Glassy\ d) Dull\ **(Answer: c)** 8. **Which of the following minerals is known for being very hard?**\ a) Talc\ b) Diamond\ c) Gypsum\ d) Calcite\ **(Answer: b)** 9. **What is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale?**\ a) Talc\ b) Quartz\ c) Diamond\ d) Feldspar\ **(Answer: a)** 10. **If a mineral scratches glass but not a steel file, what is its hardness?**\ a) Less than 5\ b) 6\ c) Greater than 7\ d) 10\ **(Answer: b)** **True/False Questions** 11. **All minerals have the same color.**\ **(Answer: False)** 12. **The way a mineral reflects light is called luster.**\ **(Answer: True)** 13. **Cleavage refers to the way a mineral feels when touched.**\ **(Answer: False)** 14. **A mineral with metallic luster looks shiny like a metal.**\ **(Answer: True)** 15. **Streak is always the same color as the mineral.**\ **(Answer: False)** **Short Answer Questions** 16. **What is the difference between cleavage and fracture in minerals?**\ *(Answer: Cleavage refers to the mineral breaking along flat, smooth surfaces, while fracture refers to irregular or rough breaking.)* 17. **Name two tools you can use to test a mineral's hardness.**\ *(Answer: Fingernail, steel nail, glass, or penny.)* 18. **Why is color alone not a reliable property for identifying minerals?**\ *(Answer: Many minerals can come in a variety of colors due to impurities.)* 19. **What property is tested by rubbing a mineral on a porcelain tile?**\ *(Answer: Streak)* 20. **Name three physical properties you can use to identify a mineral.**\ *(Answer: Hardness, luster, color, streak, cleavage, or fracture.)*