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boom
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fairy
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25
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gift
Win 15 points!
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lifesaver
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Which of the two has a stronger crystal structure bond?
graphite
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neither
diamond
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A mineral is a substance that has a DEFINITE chemical makeup.
the amount of space an object takes up
a usually light-colored, coarse-grained igneous rock
made liquid by heat
not likely to change
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What percentage of the rocks in Earth's crust is made up of silicates?
70%
90%
10%
30%
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trap
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seesaw
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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baam
Lose 10 points!
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trap
No points!
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shark
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gift
Win 10 points!
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baam
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How do scientists classify minerals into groups?
by color
by compostion
byshape
by age
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The new DEVICE will be used to purify water.
the amount of space an object takes up
a machine or tool used for a particular purpose
made liquid by heat
a part considered in relation to the whole
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What is the difference between talc and diamond in terms of hardness?
Talc is a medium value of 5; diamond is a value of 10
Talc is the softest mineral; diamond is the hardest
Talc is the hardest mineral; diamond is the softest
Talc is the softest, value of 1; diamond has a value of 4
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Why is a perfect crystal rare?
crystals always experience irregularities at a certain age
atoms of crystals break down once exposed to sunlight
Large, open, uninhabited spaces are rare in Earth's crust
natural elements erode crystal structures
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heart
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fairy
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rocket
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thief
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?
has a crystal structure
has a definite chemical makeup
forms in nature
can be solid, liquid, or gas
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Which of the two is most likely to break into smooth, flat surfaces?
neither
graphite
both
diamond
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What do all silicates contain?
mica and water
silicon and quartz
water and copper
oxygen and silicon
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In the Mohs scale, diamond has a HARDNESS value of 10.
identifying characteristic features of a mineral
the way in which light reflects from its surface
the tendency of a mineral to break along flat surfaces
the resistance of a mineral to being scratched
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We returned the diamond ring because it had a DEFECT.
the way in which light reflects from its surface
consisting of rays from the invisible part of the spectrum
an imperfection or blemish
the tendency of a mineral to break into two irregular pieces
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