Science 2016-17 1

Question 1

a naturally formed inorganic solid that has a definite crystal-line structure

Answer 1

mineral

Question 2

made of minerals

Answer 2

rocks

Question 3

a substance that can not be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

Answer 3

element

Question 4

the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object,

Answer 4

color

Question 5

the state or quality of shining by reflecting light

Answer 5

luster`

Question 6

sometimes how people dye their hair

Answer 6

streak

Question 7

The state of being split or cleft

Answer 7

cleavage`

Question 8

the characteristic appearance of a broken surface, as of a mineral.

Answer 8

fracture

Question 9

is a measure of mass per volume

Answer 9

density`

Question 10

a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted

Answer 10

ore

Question 11

with a high specific gravity`

Answer 11

metallic mineral

Question 12

sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, carbon, selenium, limestone, dolomite, gemstones, clay and mica

Answer 12

non-metallic mineral

Question 13

is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form

Answer 13

gemstone

Question 14

is one of the three main rock types

Answer 14

igneous rock

Question 15

another one of the three types

Answer 15

sedimentary rock

Question 16

a rock that has evolved

Answer 16

metamorphic rock

Question 17

s a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together

Answer 17

compound

Question 18

is based on the microscopic arrangement of atoms inside it

Answer 18

crystal