Question 1

The law of ________ states that a rock is younger than any other rock it cuts.

Accepted Answer

cross-cutt

Question 2

The law of cross-cutting relationships pertains to the age relationships in a sequence of sedimentary layers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ contribute negative charges, but minimal mass, to an atom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ contribute negative charges, but minimal mass,...

Question 4

Native elements minerals consist of a variety of common elements bonded together by metallic bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is a hard mineral that is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a hard mineral that is...

Question 6

Porphyritic textures in igneous rocks result from two phases of crystallization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

St. Francis Dam, located in California, collapsed as a result of intense earthquake shaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Neutrons add charge, but not mass, to an atom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why are silicate minerals the most common minerals in the crust?

Accepted Answer

A) because oxygen and silicon are the most common elements in the crust 
B) because carbonate and oxide minerals are more easily weathered 
C) because their building block is in the shape of a tetrahedron 
D) because they include elements such as magnesium, sodium, and potassium 
A) because oxygen and silicon are the most common elements in the crust 
B) because carbonate and oxide minerals are more easily weathered 
C) because their building block is in the shape of a tetrahedron 
D) because they include elements such as magnesium, sodium, and potassium

Question 10

The law of ________ states that a sedimentary rocks accumulate in an untilted geometry.

Accepted Answer

original h

Question 11

A(n) ________ is an unconformity between parallel layers of sediment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an unconformity between parallel...

Question 12

Intrusive igneous rocks consist of slowly cooled magma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In an ionic bond

Accepted Answer

A) chains or sheets of atoms are held together by weak forces 
B) atoms are joined by electrical charges 
C) electrons are shared between all atoms in a solid mass 
D) electrons are shared between a limited number of atoms 
A) chains or sheets of atoms are held together by weak forces 
B) atoms are joined by electrical charges 
C) electrons are shared between all atoms in a solid mass 
D) electrons are shared between a limited number of atoms

Question 14

Joints differ from faults primarily

Accepted Answer

A) with respect to the types of deformation that form them 
B) whether displacement has occurred 
C) with respect to strength of the rocks 
D) the amount of weathering to which they are prone 
A) with respect to the types of deformation that form them 
B) whether displacement has occurred 
C) with respect to strength of the rocks 
D) the amount of weathering to which they are prone

Question 15

Why are ferromagnesian minerals easily weathered?

Accepted Answer

A) they are rich in magnesium 
B) they are prone to oxidation 
C) they are formed during the solidification of magma 
D) they are prone to dissolution 
A) they are rich in magnesium 
B) they are prone to oxidation 
C) they are formed during the solidification of magma 
D) they are prone to dissolution

Question 16

Limestone is a detrital sedimentary rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Intrusive igneous rocks differ from extrusive igneous rocks primarily in their

Accepted Answer

A) chemical and mineralogical makeup 
B) crystal sizes 
C) plate tectonic setting 
D) degree of heat and pressure involved in magma generation 
A) chemical and mineralogical makeup 
B) crystal sizes 
C) plate tectonic setting 
D) degree of heat and pressure involved in magma generation

Question 18

In a metallic bond

Accepted Answer

A) chains or sheets of atoms are held together by weak forces 
B) atoms are joined by electrical charges 
C) electrons are shared between all atoms in a solid mass 
D) electrons are shared between a limited number of atoms 
A) chains or sheets of atoms are held together by weak forces 
B) atoms are joined by electrical charges 
C) electrons are shared between all atoms in a solid mass 
D) electrons are shared between a limited number of atoms

Question 19

The Sierra Nevada batholith consists of a number of plutons with contrasting chemical composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ deformation is recoverable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ deformation is recoverable....

The law of ________ states that a rock is younger than any other rock it cuts.

The law of cross-cutting relationships pertains to the age relationships in a sequence of sedimentary layers.

________ contribute negative charges, but minimal mass, to an atom.

Native elements minerals consist of a variety of common elements bonded together by metallic bonds.

________ is a hard mineral that is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust.

Porphyritic textures in igneous rocks result from two phases of crystallization.

St. Francis Dam, located in California, collapsed as a result of intense earthquake shaking.

Neutrons add charge, but not mass, to an atom.

Why are silicate minerals the most common minerals in the crust?

The law of ________ states that a sedimentary rocks accumulate in an untilted geometry.

A(n) ________ is an unconformity between parallel layers of sediment.

Intrusive igneous rocks consist of slowly cooled magma.

In an ionic bond

Joints differ from faults primarily

Why are ferromagnesian minerals easily weathered?

Limestone is a detrital sedimentary rock.

Intrusive igneous rocks differ from extrusive igneous rocks primarily in their

In a metallic bond

The Sierra Nevada batholith consists of a number of plutons with contrasting chemical composition.

________ deformation is recoverable.

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Exam 3: Minerals and Rocks

The law of ________ states that a rock is younger than any other rock it cuts.

The law of cross-cutting relationships pertains to the age relationships in a sequence of sedimentary layers.

________ contribute negative charges, but minimal mass, to an atom.

Native elements minerals consist of a variety of common elements bonded together by metallic bonds.

________ is a hard mineral that is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust.

Porphyritic textures in igneous rocks result from two phases of crystallization.

St. Francis Dam, located in California, collapsed as a result of intense earthquake shaking.

Neutrons add charge, but not mass, to an atom.

Why are silicate minerals the most common minerals in the crust?

The law of ________ states that a sedimentary rocks accumulate in an untilted geometry.

A(n) ________ is an unconformity between parallel layers of sediment.

Intrusive igneous rocks consist of slowly cooled magma.

In an ionic bond

Joints differ from faults primarily

Why are ferromagnesian minerals easily weathered?

Limestone is a detrital sedimentary rock.

Intrusive igneous rocks differ from extrusive igneous rocks primarily in their

In a metallic bond

The Sierra Nevada batholith consists of a number of plutons with contrasting chemical composition.

________ deformation is recoverable.

Philosophy and Fundamental Concepts

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Ecology and Geology

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanic Activity

Rivers and Flooding

Slope Processes, Landslides, and Subsidence

Coastal Processes

Impact of Extraterrestrial Objects

Water Resources

Water Pollution

Mineral Resources and the Environment

Energy Resources

Soils and Environment

Global Climate Change

Geology, Society, and the Future

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