1. List at least three groups that minerals can be grouped in?

 

2. Define:

3. List 4 physical properties used to identify minerals

4. Why is color not considered to be a good characteristic to identify minerals?

 

5. What is specific gravity?

 

6 On Mohs hardness scale give an example of a mineral that has a hardness of 1 and one that has a hardness of 10.

 

7. List the 3 main groups of rocks and give an example of each.

 

8. Where are igneous rocks formed?

 

9. What is the difference between plutonic and volcanic rocks?

 

10. How are sedimentary rocks formed?

 

11. How are metamorphic rocks formed?