Minerals Unit 2

Question 1

Rounded, hollow rock that is often lined with mineral crystals

Answer 1

geode

Question 2

Crystallization

Answer 2

Process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with crystal structure

Question 3

What two ways can Minerals form?

Answer 3

Crystallization of magma and lava, and of materials dissolved in water

Question 4

When elements and compounds that are dissolved in water leave a solution

Answer 4

Crystallization of materials dissolved in water

Question 5

Minerals form as hot magma cools inside the crust or as lava hardens

Answer 5

Crystallization of magma and lava

Question 6

When some solutions evaporate pure metals that crystallize from hot water solutions underground often form ______

Answer 6

veins or narrow channels

Question 7

hard, colorful mineral that has a brilliant or glassy luster, once cut and polished it is called a gem

Answer 7

Gemstone

Question 8

Minerals are the source of metals such as aluminum, iron, copper, or silver

Answer 8

Metals

Question 9

A rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at profit

Answer 9

Ore