Objectives for Mineral and Rock Exam
1. Be able to explain all characteristics and facts associated with
minerals. (notes and chapter 9
2. Be able to group minerals based on their chemical formula (notes and
chapter 9)
3. Be able to explain the characteristics used to identify minerals
including unusual properties. (notes and chapter 9
4. Read chapter 9 for all concepts.
5. Be able to draw the rock cycle with all its stages and processes (notes,
diagram and chapter 10.1)
6. Be able to group igneous rocks based on their formation and mineral
content and know the examples of each grouping. (notes and chapter
10.2)
7. Be able to define all igneous intrusions and extrusions (homework)
8. Be able to group sedimentary rocks based on their formation and
sediment. Know the examples of each grouping. (notes and chapter
10.3)
9. Be able to describe all sedimentary features (homework and chapter
10.3)
10. Be able to group metamorphic rocks based on their formation and
description. Know the examples of each grouping. (notes and 10.4)
Suggestions
Read chapters and notes for key phrases and concepts (fill in the blank
questions). Highlight these terms
Fill out the rock review sheet and be able to group all rock examples
found on the back of the sheet.
Concept mall all information on rocks