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Rocks and Minerals Int e r n e t Scavenger H u n t    1. Wha t is a mineral?

2. N ame f o u r physica l p rope r t ies o f minerals.

3. A c cording t o t h e M ohs H a r d ness S c a le, wh a t is t h e h a r d e s t mineral?

4. Wha t a r e 3 uses f o r minera ls?

5. Wha t a r e t h e 3 basic types o f r ocks?

6. Wha t c an an igneous rock tu rn into d uring t h e rock cycle?

7. How d oes each of t he t h ree t ypes o f rock f orm?

8. N ame one t ype o f Igneous, Sedimen ta ry, and Metam orphic rock.

9. Label th e layers of t h e Ear th .

Metamorphic –

Igneous - Sedimentary- Metamorphic -

10. P u t t he layers o f t h e Ear t h in orde r from c oolest t o ho t t es t .

Igneous -

Sedimentary –

R o cks and Mine rals Scavenger H u n t    Directions: Look up the answers for the following questions using the website listed. You may have to read parts of the website to find answers! Record your answers on your paper.  

 1. What is a mineral? http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/geology/min_intro.html

2. Name four physical properties of minerals. http://www.kidsloverocks.com/html/physical_properties_of_mineral.html

3. According to the Mohs Hardness Scale, what is the hardest mineral? http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/cube/mohs_scale_alt.html

4. What are 3 uses for minerals? http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/uses.html

5. What are the three basic types of rocks? http://www.zephyrus.co.uk/rocktypes.html

6. What can an igneous rock turn into during the rock cycle? http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rock.html

7. How does each of the three rock types form? http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.html

8. Name one type of Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous rock. http://geology.com/rocks/sedimentary-rocks.shtml http://geology.com/rocks/metamorphic-rocks.shtml http://geology.com/rocks/igneous-rocks.shtml

9. Label the layers of the Earth. http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/69.asp

10. Put the layers of Earth in order from coolest to hottest. http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/69.asp