Question 1

Rocks are grouped into three classes depending on how the rock was

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A) formed. 
B) located. 
C) discovered. 
D) shaped. 
A) formed. 
B) located. 
C) discovered. 
D) shaped.

Question 2

By definition, an ore is a mineral rich in valuable metals. To be considered as an ore means that the

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A) metals can be economically extracted to yield a profit. 
B) metals are extremely valuable. 
C) deposit is very rich and abundant in valuable metals. 
D) metallic minerals are very abundant. 
A) metals can be economically extracted to yield a profit. 
B) metals are extremely valuable. 
C) deposit is very rich and abundant in valuable metals. 
D) metallic minerals are very abundant.

Question 3

Most minerals can be identified by easily observable physical properties. In order of most useful to least useful, the identifiable physical properties are

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A) color, crystal form, hardness, cleavage, and density. 
B) hardness, cleavage, density, crystal form, and color. 
C) crystal form, color, hardness, cleavage, and density. 
D) crystal form, hardness, cleavage, color, and density. 
A) color, crystal form, hardness, cleavage, and density. 
B) hardness, cleavage, density, crystal form, and color. 
C) crystal form, color, hardness, cleavage, and density. 
D) crystal form, hardness, cleavage, color, and density.

Question 4

Regional metamorphic rocks are distinguished from igneous rocks because

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A) they are finer grained. 
B) regionally metamorphosed rocks are foliated and igneous rocks are not. 
C) igneous rocks have interlocking grains and metamorphic rocks do not. 
D) metamorphic rocks often have a "baked zone" and igneous rocks do not. 
A) they are finer grained. 
B) regionally metamorphosed rocks are foliated and igneous rocks are not. 
C) igneous rocks have interlocking grains and metamorphic rocks do not. 
D) metamorphic rocks often have a "baked zone" and igneous rocks do not.

Question 5

Minerals are formed by the process of

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A) crystallization. 
B) magma differentiation. 
C) silica enrichment. 
D) partial melting. 
A) crystallization. 
B) magma differentiation. 
C) silica enrichment. 
D) partial melting.

Question 6

Andesitic magma produces

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A) andesite rocks. 
B) granitic rocks. 
C) basaltic rocks. 
D) metamorphic rocks. 
A) andesite rocks. 
B) granitic rocks. 
C) basaltic rocks. 
D) metamorphic rocks.

Question 7

The protective shells that many sea organisms grow are not minerals because they

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A) are not calcium carbonate. 
B) are organic. 
C) are made of ooze. 
D) become compacted. 
A) are not calcium carbonate. 
B) are organic. 
C) are made of ooze. 
D) become compacted.

Question 8

What are the chief types of metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are defined by texture

Question 9

Relate silica content to crystallization from a magma.

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First of all crystallization allows a si

Question 10

If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small with well sorted and well rounded grains, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a

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A) short distance. 
B) long distance for a long time. 
C) long distance in a short time. 
D) short distance for a long time. 
A) short distance. 
B) long distance for a long time. 
C) long distance in a short time. 
D) short distance for a long time.

Rocks are grouped into three classes depending on how the rock was

By definition, an ore is a mineral rich in valuable metals. To be considered as an ore means that the

Most minerals can be identified by easily observable physical properties. In order of most useful to least useful, the identifiable physical properties are

Regional metamorphic rocks are distinguished from igneous rocks because

Minerals are formed by the process of

Andesitic magma produces

The protective shells that many sea organisms grow are not minerals because they

What are the chief types of metamorphic rocks?

Relate silica content to crystallization from a magma.

If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small with well sorted and well rounded grains, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a

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Exam 20: Rocks and Minerals

Rocks are grouped into three classes depending on how the rock was

By definition, an ore is a mineral rich in valuable metals. To be considered as an ore means that the

Most minerals can be identified by easily observable physical properties. In order of most useful to least useful, the identifiable physical properties are

Regional metamorphic rocks are distinguished from igneous rocks because

Minerals are formed by the process of

Andesitic magma produces

The protective shells that many sea organisms grow are not minerals because they

What are the chief types of metamorphic rocks?

Relate silica content to crystallization from a magma.

If the rock particles in a sedimentary rock are relatively small with well sorted and well rounded grains, we can infer that the sediment grains traveled a

Patterns of Motion and Equilibrium

Newtons Laws of Motion

Momentum and Energy

Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites

Fluid Mechanics

Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer and Change of Phase

Static and Current Electricity

Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

Waves and Sound

Light

Atoms and the Periodic Table

The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity

Elements of Chemistry

How Atoms Bond and Molecules Attract

Mixtures

How Chemicals React

Two Classes of Chemical Reactions

Organic Compounds

Plate Tectonics and Earths Interior

Shaping Earths Surface

Geologic Timereading the Rock Record

The Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climatic Effects

Driving Forces of Weather

The Solar System

Stars and Galaxies

The Structure of Space and Time

Prologue: the Nature of Science

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