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Minerals, Rocks, Geologic Time

Quiz by Heather Murphy [White MS]

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  • Q1
    Minerals always form from fluids.
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q2
    In a mineral, the particles line up in a repeating pattern to form __________.
    an element
    a mixture
    a compound
    a crystal
    30s
  • Q3
    This term means a mineral cannot arise from materials that were once part of a living thing.
    crystal
    streak
    inorganic
    organic
    30s
  • Q4
    The size of a mineral's crystals depends on which of the following?
    the rate of cooling of the magma or solution
    the solution from which the mineral formed
    the mineral's crystal group
    the smelting process in which magma formed
    30s
  • Q5
    A rock that contains a metal or economically useful mineral is called a(n):
    glass.
    mineral.
    ore.
    crystal.
    30s
  • Q6
    The series of processes that change rock from one type to another is called the __________.
    rock cycle
    circle
    water cycle
    mineral cycle
    30s
  • Q7
    The names of the three major groups of rocks refers to:
    the size and shape of the rocks' grains.
    where the rocks formed.
    when the rocks formed.
    how the rocks formed.
    30s
  • Q8
    Sedimentary rock can be formed from:
    sedimentary rocks.
    metamorphic rocks.
    igneous rocks.
    all of these.
    30s
  • Q9
    Heat and pressure from deep beneath the Earth's surface can change any rock into:
    sedimentary rock.
    gemstones.
    metamorphic rock.
    chemical rock.
    30s
  • Q10
    Erosion and deposition play roles in the formation of what kind of rock?
    Metamorphic rock
    Igneous rock
    Sedimentary rock
    Foliated rock
    30s
  • Q11
    What type of rock is rock A?
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    Sedimentary
    Igneous
    Metamorphic
    30s
  • Q12
    What type of rock is rock B?
    Question Image
    Metamorphic
    Sedimentary
    Igneous
    30s
  • Q13
    What type of rock is rock C?
    Question Image
    Sedimentary
    Metamorphic
    Igneous
    30s
  • Q14
    How can rock B turn into rock A?
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    Melting and cooling
    Erosion
    Heat and pressure
    30s
  • Q15
    The geologic time scale is a record of:
    the time since the evolution of dinosaurs.
    the rate of fossil formation.
    the thickness of sedimentary rock layers.
    the life forms and geologic events in Earth's history.
    30s

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