Question 1

Considering the various processes involved in mechanical and chemical weathering, what are some of the factors that influence or control the weathering of earth materials? Also, which of these factors would be most important?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Considering the various processes involved in mechanical...

Question 2

The particles in breccia are primarily silt sized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The common rock produced by the metamorphism of limestone is ________.

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A)  marble 
B)  mica schist 
C)  phyllite 
D)  gneiss

Question 4

Most limestone has a biochemical origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a product of the chemical weathering of potassium feldspar?

Accepted Answer

A)  silica 
B)  potassium ions 
C)  iron oxide 
D)  clay

Question 6

Probably the single most characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks is ________.

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The answer of Probably the single most characteristic feature of...

Question 7

Bowen's reaction series predicts the sizes of the different mineral grains that grow from crystallizing magmas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The largest quantity of metamorphic rock is produced by regional metamorphism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the rocks listed below is a popular building stone?

Accepted Answer

A)  basalt 
B)  andesite 
C)  granite 
D)  diorite

Question 10

________ is the name given to molten rock below the Earth's surface.

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The answer of ________ is the name given to molten...

Question 11

One magma can produce several different igneous rocks having different mineral compositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What type of stress (pressure) is illustrated in the diagram below?

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The answer of What type of stress (pressure) is illustrated...

Question 13

This rock gets its name from a chain of mountains located in South America.

Accepted Answer

A)  basalt 
B)  andesite 
C)  granite 
D)  diorite

Question 14

Metamorphism may result from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  pressure 
C)  chemical action 
D)  all of these

Question 15

Basalt is the fine-grained equivalent of gabbro.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Granite and gabbro ________.

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A)  have a similar mineral composition 
B)  have a similar texture 
C)  both A and B 
D)  are in no way similar

Question 17

Metamorphism can affect only sedimentary rocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Intrusive rocks ________.

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A)  are generally fine-grained 
B)  form at Earth's surface 
C)  are quite often vesicular 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Igneous rock is formed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by the weathering of preexisting rocks 
B)  by changes in mineral composition 
C)  at great depth within Earth 
D)  by crystallization of molten rock

Question 20

The agents of metamorphism are ________.

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A)  uplifting and folding 
B)  foliation and deposition 
C)  contact and regional deformation 
D)  heat, pressure, and chemical fluids

Exam 3: Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth

Considering the various processes involved in mechanical and chemical weathering, what are some of the factors that influence or control the weathering of earth materials? Also, which of these factors would be most important?

The particles in breccia are primarily silt sized.

The common rock produced by the metamorphism of limestone is ________.

Most limestone has a biochemical origin.

Which of the following is NOT a product of the chemical weathering of potassium feldspar?

Probably the single most characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks is ________.

Bowen's reaction series predicts the sizes of the different mineral grains that grow from crystallizing magmas.

The largest quantity of metamorphic rock is produced by regional metamorphism.

Which of the rocks listed below is a popular building stone?

________ is the name given to molten rock below the Earth's surface.

One magma can produce several different igneous rocks having different mineral compositions.

What type of stress (pressure) is illustrated in the diagram below?

This rock gets its name from a chain of mountains located in South America.

Metamorphism may result from ________.

Basalt is the fine-grained equivalent of gabbro.

Granite and gabbro ________.

Metamorphism can affect only sedimentary rocks.

Intrusive rocks ________.

Igneous rock is formed ________.

The agents of metamorphism are ________.