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Earth Science: ES 4&5

Authored by Katarina Childress

Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A geologist studying volcanic activity is collecting rocks that formed from hot, molten magma. What type of rock is the geologist collecting?

Clastic Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Chemical Sedimentary

Igneous

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which is a characteristic of all nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

Presence of fossils
Cleavage planes
Lack of banding
Metallic luster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The cleavage properties of mica result from the —

alternating layers of silica and aluminum
weak bonds between flat layers
strong covalent bonds within dense carbon clusters
metallic bonds between all elements present

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which mineral is most likely an ingredient used in baby powder?

Graphite
Pyrite
Corundum
Talc

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Students on a geology field trip will identify minerals by their streak. Which of these should the students bring on the field trip?

A long, pointed iron rod
A rough, white ceramic tile
A disposable sample of talc
A low-powered telescope

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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When a river flows into a lake, the velocity of the water decreases. Which sediments will most likely be in the numbered locations (1 to 3)?

Sand grains, clay sized particles, large gravel
Clay sized particles, large gravel, sand grains
Clay sized particles, sand grains, large gravel
large gravel, sand grains, clay sized particles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In the gold rush of 1849, prospectors found a yellow mineral that appeared to be gold, but was harder and more brittle than gold. What is this mineral that came to be called “fool’s gold”?

Calcite
Copper
Sulfur
Pyrite

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