Rocks and Minerals Quiz Corrections

This picture shows a sedimentary rock.

How are the grooves in the rock formed? (2b, DOK 1)

• Mineral deposits compressed over years.

• Flowing magma that cooled at different speeds.

• A rapid rise in the water level.

• Uneven deposition from crystallization.

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Metamorphic rocks can be converted into a sedimentary rock by first undergoing which of the following processes? (2b, DOK 1)

• weathering and erosion

• cooling and crystallization

• heat and pressure

• compaction and cementation

Sandstone is one kind of sedimentary rock.

Using the chart below, which rock most likely describes sandstone? (2b, DOK 2)

• Rock 1

• Rock 2

• Rock 3

• Rock 4

Which of the following correctly lists the steps of sedimentary rock formation? (2b, DOK 1)

• 1.Weathering and erosion break down large rocks into sediment.

  2.Wind and water move and help the sediment particles

  collected.

  3.Particles are compacted and cemented into new sediment rock.

• 1.Wind and water move and help the sediment particles collected.

  2.High heat and pressure compact large rocks into sediment.

  3.Particles are melted and cooled into new sedimentary rock.

• 1.High heat and pressure compact large rocks into sediments.

  2.Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock.

  3.Wind and water move and help the sediment particles collected.

• 1.Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock.

  2.High heat and pressure compact large rocks into sediments.

  3.Particles are compacted and cemented into new sedimentary rock.

Areas prone to high winds are most likely to have which type of rock? (2b, DOK 2)

• Sedimentary rock, formed when metamorphic rock is exposed to high temperatures and pressure.

• Sedimentary rock, formed by the compacting of weathered sediment particles into layers over time.

• Metamorphic rock, formed by the cementing of weathered sediment particles into layers over time.

• Metamorphic rock, formed by the compacting of weathered sediment particles into layers over time.

Using the data chart below, how do minerals contribute to rock composition? (2a, DOK 2)

• Minerals such as Feldspar and Mica compose a Limestone Sedimentary Rock.

• Minerals such as Pyroxene and Quartz compose a Granite Igneous Rock.

• Minerals such as Calcite and Quartz compose a Metamorphic Rock.

• Minerals such as Granite and Basalt compose a Intrusive Igneous Rock.

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Stacey’s teacher gave the class a mixture of rocks and mineral to observe. The class was asked to construct an explanation of why the object of their choosing cannot be considered a mineral. Which statement best explains why coal is not considered a mineral? (2a, DOK 2)

• Coal is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials and does not have a crystalline structure.

• Coal is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is not naturally occurring.

• Coal is not a mineral because it is inorganic and it is naturally occurring.

• Coal is not a mineral because it comes from organic materials and has a crystalline structure.

Students in an Earth science class were presented with a question by their teacher. Two students’ answers to the question are presented in the table.

Based on the response, which of the following questions did the teacher most likely ask? (2a, DOK 1)

• What are some examples of rocks (group B) and minerals (group A)?

• What are some examples of minerals (group B) and rocks (group A)?

• What are some examples of characteristics (group A) and physical properties (group B)?

• What are some examples of physical properties (group A) and characteristics (group B)?

What are the 5 characteristics of a mineral? (2a, DOK 1)

• Organic, Naturally Occurring, Solid, Definite Chemical Composition, Crystal Structure

• Inorganic, Naturally Occurring, Liquid, Definite Chemical Composition, Crystal Structure

• Organic, Man-made, Solid, Definite Chemical Composition, Crystal Structure

• Inorganic, Naturally Occurring, Solid, Definite Chemical Composition, Crystal Structure

Using the MOHS scale, list the following minerals in order of increasing hardness: apatite, calcite, corundum, feldspar, and talc. (2a, DOK 2)

• corundum, feldspar, apatite, calcite, talc

• apatite, calcite, corundum, feldspar, talc

• talc, calcite, apatite, feldspar, corundum

• talc, feldspar, corundum, calcite, apatite