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6 th Grade Earth Science

6 th Grade Earth Science. Semester 1 Exam Study Guide Questions. S6E5b Investigate the contributions of minerals to rock composition. 8. What are minerals made of?. Minerals are made of elements. 9. What do all minerals have in common?. Inorganic Solid Naturally Formed Crystal Structure

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6 th Grade Earth Science

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  1. 6th Grade Earth Science Semester 1 Exam Study Guide Questions

  2. S6E5bInvestigate the contributions of minerals to rock composition

  3. 8. What are minerals made of? • Minerals are made of elements.

  4. 9. What do all minerals have in common? • Inorganic • Solid • Naturally Formed • Crystal Structure • Unique Make-up/ Composition

  5. 10. True or False: Minerals are or once organic. • False

  6. 11. Define the following terms as they relate to minerals: • Streak • The color of the mineral in its powdered form is streak. • Luster • The way mineral reflects light (metallic, dull, glassy, etc.) is the luster. • Cleavage • The tendency of a mineral to break in a smooth pattern is the cleavage • Fracture • The tendency of a mineral to break in a rough an jagged manner is the fracture.

  7. 12. Susan wants to identify a dark, heavy mineral sample she might match her sample. Susan next observes that her sample mineral has flat, reflective surfaces that break into boxlike steps. She infers the mineral may be galena. If she is correct, one more test will verify her inference. Which property would be best for her to observe next? • Hardness

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