Minerals And Rocks

Question 1

A natural, nonliving substance that occurs in rocks

Answer 1

Mineral

Question 2

Results from melted rock that cools and hardens

Answer 2

Igneous rock

Question 3

Results from sediment that is pressed and cemented together

Answer 3

Sedimentary rock

Question 4

The age of a rock that is found by comparing the position of the rock to other rock layers

Answer 4

Relative age

Question 5

Formed by heat and pressure

Answer 5

Metamorphic rock

Question 6

The name of the process by which rocks change from one form to another

Answer 6

Rock cycle

Question 7

Any material found on earth that can be used by people

Answer 7

Resource

Question 8

Characteristics like color , luster , hardness , and streak

Answer 8

Properties

Question 9

Minerals can be identified by their ______________ : color,____________ , luster , and streak.

Answer 9

Properties-hardness

Question 10

Rocks and minerals are used for_______________ schools and other structures,and to make steel, aluminum products, silicon chips, and _______________.

Answer 10

Building-jewelry