Rocks and Minerals Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with this engaging worksheet for 3rd graders. Learn about their properties, types, and uses.
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Rocks and Minerals Adventure
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of these is a characteristic of a mineral?
It is made by people.
It is a liquid.
It is naturally formed and solid.
It can be any color.
2. What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?
Melting
Weathering
Growing
Building
1. All rocks are made of only one type of mineral.
True
False
2. Diamonds are a type of rock.
True
False
1. A is a solid material found in the Earth's crust that is made of one or more minerals.
2. The way a mineral reflects light is called its .
1. Name three different types of rocks and give one example of each.
2. What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Rocks formed from cooled lava or magma are called rocks.
2. Rocks formed from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of rock are called rocks.
3. When existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure, they become rocks.
Match the mineral property with its description.
1. Hardness
a. How a mineral breaks along flat surfaces.
2. Streak
b. How easily a mineral can be scratched.
3. Cleavage
c. The color of a mineral's powder.
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