Science Rock cycle and Mineral Characteristic Quiz

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Circle the correct answer to the following questions.
1.)What is the difference between rocks and minerals?
a. A mineral is either an element or a compound substance;
while a rock is made up of minerals.
b. A rock is either an element or a compound substance; while
a mineral is made of rocks.
c. A mineral is made up of melted rock that is compressed, a
rock is made or a pure substance.

2.)A rock is broken into pieces by water freezing and expanding in

cracks. This is an example of:
a. Erosion
b. Sedimentation
c. Weathering

3.)When you step into a lake and it is super murky but after a while
the sediments settle to the bottom. This is an example of:
a. Erosion
b. Sedimentation
c. Weather

4.)A sediment is moved from Calgary to Medicine Hat in the river.

This is an example of:
a. Erosion
b. Sedimentation
c. Weather

Match the characteristic to its definition:

Definition Characteristic
5.)_____ The property of some A.)Lustre
materials to break with B.) Streak
rough. C.) Cleavage
6.) ______ The light reflecting D.) Fracture
properties of shininess, of E.)Hardness
minerals.
7.) ______ The colour of a
mineral in powdered form.
8.)_______The property of some
minerals to break along a flat,
smooth plane.
Clearly read each of the questions and answer them as detailed as
possible.

9.)How are sedimentary rocks created? (2 marks)

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10.) How are metamorphic rocks created? (2 marks)

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11.) How are igneous rocks created? (2 marks)

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12.) Name a rock that is found in Medicine Hat. (2 marks)

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