C- Smooth, Sharp texture
A- Metamorphic Rock
D- It Is Inorganic
D- Garnet
B- Must be a solid
Rocks and Minerals Quick Check
An igneous rock forms quickly. Which characteristic could the rock have?(1 point)
smooth, sharp texture
large mineral crystals
small sand grains
evidence of folding
Which type of rock can be foliated?(1 point)
igneous rock that cools slowly
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
igneous rock that cools quickly
Amber, which is made from hardened tree resin, is a gem. Although amber is often used in jewelry, it is not a mineral. Which statement explains why amber is not a mineral?(1 point)
It is not valuable.
It is not solid.
It is not natural.
It is not inorganic.
Which option is a mineral?(1 point)
coal
pearl
garnet
wood
Minerals must have atoms that are tightly packed together and cannot move freely. Which part of the definition of a mineral does this describe?(1 point)
the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure
the requirement that minerals must be naturally occurring
the requirement that minerals must have a defined chemical composition
the requirement that minerals must be solids
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