Earth Science Chapter 3 and 4

A mineral has a mass of 150 g and a volume of 25 cm cubed. What is the density?

The properties of being __________ make a diamond a gemstone.

A graph that makes it possible to "see" the motion of an object over a period of time

Minerals can be identified based on

The tendency of an object to resist any change in motion

... is the rate of change in position

All minerals share the following characteristics except that of

Minerals are comprised of one or more

A classification of metamorphic rocks would include whether they are

which of the following does not contain a mineral?

Earth exerts a stronger gravitational force than the moon because _____ has more mass

The hardness of quartz is 7. This indicates that quartz will scratch all of the following minerals except

the molten material deep inside Earth from which igneous rocks form is called

Basaltic igneous rocks are ______________

A mineral is classified as an ore as long as

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in directions are called

Sedientary rocks are

Which is not a requirement for a mineral to be considered a mineral?

Gems are prized for their great ___________ and beauty.

Some minerals are formed when __________ cools.

Two types of ___________ are metallic and nonmetallic.

Every object in the universe exerts a force on every other object. This force is called

The crystals that form in slowly cooled magma produce __________ mineral grains.

When liquid evaporates, particles of any dissolved minerals stay behind and form...

A kind of organic sedimentary rock

Some minerals are metallic in nature, but also extremely rare. Which mineral has a metallic property and is rare?

What is true about minerals?

______ describes both speed and direction

The force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching each other is called

A person wearing a _______ becomes "part" of the car.

_____ doesn't change with changes in gravity

Rocks that have a desired substance which can be mined for a profit are called

When something moves it changes

Studying a rock's texture can help scientists determine which type of rock it is.

A mineral is an organic _____________ with a unique crystal structure.

A rock is always

_____________ would be considered a rock.

Which mineral is the most commmon ingredient in nails and screws?

Minerals always exist in a(n) form

An object transported from the surface of Earth to the surface of the moon has its weight

Which of the following best represents a native element?

Tests for hardness and streak help ____________ minerals.

Why should you test several properties when identifying minerals?

A mineral's density if 4.5 g/cm cubed. If it has a volume of 30 cm cubed, what is its mass?

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction are called

Muscovite Mica will peel off in flat sheets. This is an example of a physical characteristic called

Foliated rocks are distinguished by