Question 1

What are some concerns with aggregate mining?

Accepted Answer

A)  the physical disturbances to the Earth's surface produced by quarrying 
B)  the amount of dust generated by mining aggregate 
C)  the amount of noise generated by mining aggregate 
D)  safety concerns that accompany transporting aggregate from mines to where it is used 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the physical disturbances to the Earth's surface produced by quarrying 
B)  the amount of dust generated by mining aggregate 
C)  the amount of noise generated by mining aggregate 
D)  safety concerns that accompany transporting aggregate from mines to where it is used 
E)  all of the above

Question 2

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-andesite

Accepted Answer

A)  volcanic igneous 
B)  evaporite 
C)  metamorphic 
D)  plutonic igneous 
E)  clastic sedimentary 
A)  volcanic igneous 
B)  evaporite 
C)  metamorphic 
D)  plutonic igneous 
E)  clastic sedimentary

Question 3

Clays can come from the weathering (hydrolysis) of:

Accepted Answer

A)  quartz. 
B)  feldspar. 
C)  micas. 
D)  pyroxene. 
E)  carbonates. 
A)  quartz. 
B)  feldspar. 
C)  micas. 
D)  pyroxene. 
E)  carbonates.

Question 4

"Fool's gold" or pyrite is a

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfide mineral. 
B)  silicate mineral. 
C)  carbonate mineral. 
D)  oxide mineral. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  sulfide mineral. 
B)  silicate mineral. 
C)  carbonate mineral. 
D)  oxide mineral. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 5

What is the most common element in the Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

A)  silicon 
B)  carbon 
C)  iron 
D)  oxygen 
E)  nitrogen 
A)  silicon 
B)  carbon 
C)  iron 
D)  oxygen 
E)  nitrogen

Question 6

Silicosis:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a type of silicate mineral. 
B)  has an overall charge of 4-. 
C)  is a disease from the inhalation of silicate minerals. 
D)  is the process weathering feldpsars into clays. 
E)  is the process by which hot, water-rich fluids alter minerals. 
A)  is a type of silicate mineral. 
B)  has an overall charge of 4-. 
C)  is a disease from the inhalation of silicate minerals. 
D)  is the process weathering feldpsars into clays. 
E)  is the process by which hot, water-rich fluids alter minerals.

Question 7

Which of the following is a sedimentary rock that chemically precipitates from solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate 
B)  shale 
C)  sandstone 
D)  rock salt 
E)  coal 
A)  conglomerate 
B)  shale 
C)  sandstone 
D)  rock salt 
E)  coal

Question 8

Metamorphism involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration of minerals. 
B)  recrystallization of old minerals into new ones. 
C)  new minerals that grow in the direction influenced by pressure. 
D)  changes of rock because of temperature and pressure changes. 
E)  all of above. 
A)  dehydration of minerals. 
B)  recrystallization of old minerals into new ones. 
C)  new minerals that grow in the direction influenced by pressure. 
D)  changes of rock because of temperature and pressure changes. 
E)  all of above.

Question 9

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-Electron

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  neutral 
C)  negative 
A)  positive 
B)  neutral 
C)  negative

Question 10

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-rock salt

Accepted Answer

A)  volcanic igneous 
B)  evaporite 
C)  metamorphic 
D)  plutonic igneous 
E)  clastic sedimentary 
A)  volcanic igneous 
B)  evaporite 
C)  metamorphic 
D)  plutonic igneous 
E)  clastic sedimentary

Question 11

What is in the center of an atom?

Accepted Answer

A)  protons and electrons 
B)  electrons only 
C)  protons and neutrons 
D)  electrons and neutrons 
E)  protons only 
A)  protons and electrons 
B)  electrons only 
C)  protons and neutrons 
D)  electrons and neutrons 
E)  protons only

What are some concerns with aggregate mining?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -andesite

Clays can come from the weathering (hydrolysis) of:

"Fool's gold" or pyrite is a

What is the most common element in the Earth's crust?

Silicosis:

Which of the following is a sedimentary rock that chemically precipitates from solution?

Metamorphism involves:

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Electron

Match the following options to its correct definition. -rock salt

What is in the center of an atom?

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What are some concerns with aggregate mining?

Match the following options to its correct definition. -andesite

Clays can come from the weathering (hydrolysis) of:

"Fool's gold" or pyrite is a

What is the most common element in the Earth's crust?

Silicosis:

Which of the following is a sedimentary rock that chemically precipitates from solution?

Metamorphism involves:

Match the following options to its correct definition. -Electron

Match the following options to its correct definition. -rock salt

What is in the center of an atom?

What Does Living With Earth Mean

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Changing Coasts

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

Filters