Rocks and Minerals- Test Review

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Example of a nonmetallic mineral: Sulfur, Lead, Aluminum, Gold

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Sulfur

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Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment? Options: Surface mining, Placer Mining, Subsurface Mining, None of the above

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Subsurface Mining

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Which of the following is not a possible consequence of surface mining?

• Increased pollution
• Improved ecosystem health
• Destruction of flora and fauna
• Erosion of soil

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Improved ecosystem health

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True or False: Long-term mineral extraction has no lasting consequences.

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False

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What is the relationship between the rate at which molten material cools and a mineral's crystals?

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The slower the cooling, the larger the crystals.

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A rock is found in an area that once had an active volcano and has since been affected by erosion. The rock has individual black and white crystals that are easy to see. Which other description fits the rock?

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Cooled inside the volcano

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This is Mohs hardness scale. Which example lists minerals from hardest to softest? apatite, quartz, fluorite, talc, diamond, talc, fluorite, topaz, talc, calcite, orthoclase, diamond, corundum, quartz, calcite, gypsum

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corundum, quartz, calcite, gypsum

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Which example is most likely made from both metals and gemstones? Options: Necklace, Soda can, Window frame, Kitchen utensil

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Necklace

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What is one of the three main characteristics used to classify igneous rocks? Options: Hardness, Shape, Size, Texture

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Texture

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Three characteristics of minerals?

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Solid, crystal structure, definite chemical composition