Minerals Website Anticipation Guide

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Directions:  Read each statement and place a check in the ME column if you agree with it. Then, read the web pages about minerals and again use a check, except place it in the AUTHOR column. Compare your opinions with those of the author.  Print this page and

 

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Statements

AUTHOR

  1. A mineral is an element or compound found naturally in rocks and soil. 

 

  

  1. All minerals are solids. 

 

  

  1. Scientists in labs and factories make minerals.

 

  

  1. Minerals can break with very flat surfaces.

 

  

  1. All minerals will react with acid.

 

  

  1. Some minerals are magnetic.

 

  

  1. Talc is the hardest mineral and will scratch glass.

 

  

  1. Salt is a mineral.

 

  

  1. Coal is a mineral.

 

  

  1. All minerals are expensive and valuable.