Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Question 1

These minerals were formed through crystallization of molten materials.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The mineral on the left cooled more slowly than the mineral on the right.

Question 2

Which characteristic involves cleavage and fracture?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the way a mineral breaks apart

Question 3

Which statement describes one feature of a mineral’s definite chemical composition?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It always contains certain elements.

Question 4

Which phrase refers to the repeating pattern of a mineral’s particles?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crystal structure

Question 5

A mineral crystallizes from magma deep inside Earth.Which characteristics can be determined given only the information above?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crystal size

Question 6

How is a mineral of volcanic origin with large crystals most likely formed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crystallization of molten material inside Earth

Question 7

Which common item is made from copper?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

coins

Question 8

Which correctly lists two characteristics of crystal faces that define crystal systems?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

angle and number

Question 9

Which is one way that minerals crystallize from materials dissolved in water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

from solutions that evaporate

Question 10

Which property indicates how light is reflected from a mineral’s surface?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

luster

Rocks and the Rock Cycle Answers