1.9 - Making Geologic Inferences

1.9 - Making Geologic Inferences

Learning Goals:

I can . . .

• HYPOTHESIZE how a rock will be used based on its properties (Rock.H).

• EXPLAIN how the properties of a mineral determine its use (Min.E).

• HYPOTHESIZE the environment of formation for a mineral (Min.H).

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Please keep the virtual ESRT from the previous slide open. You will need it!

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Based on what you learned in the video, what type of rocks (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary) do you encounter most in your everyday life?

Share how you use this type of rock!

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Using the previous slide as reference, how do you think the mineral halite forms?

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Regents Question #1: Mineral crystals of quartz, biotite mica, and amphibole are produced primarily by the . . .

• chemical reaction of elements in seawater

• deposition of sediments by a glacier

• cooling and solidification of magma

• metamorphism of bituminous coal

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Regents Question #2: Why is marble often used for carving sculptures instead of quartzite?

Hint #1: You will need to use ESRT page 7 AND 16.

Hint #2: Identify the mineral composition of marble and quartzite.

Then, look at the properties of each mineral.

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Regents Question #3: Why is potassium feldspar used in glass?

Hint #1: You will need to use ESRT page 16.

Hint #2: Think about its properties (luster, hardness, breakage, and streak).

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What is your number #1 request for the new seating chart?

Examples:

• - Can I please sit in the front?

- Can I please sit with _____?

• - Can I please sit near the window?

NOTE: WE WILL DO OUR BEST BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE EVERY REQUEST WILL BE FULFILLED THIS TIME.

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Have a lovely day and we will see you tomorrow for your Quiz #4: Rock Cycle. Resources to study will be posted in Google Classroom.