Topic 3, Lesson 2 Review

a naturally occurring, non-living solid that has a specific chemical make-up and a repeating structure.

• rock

• mineral

• stone

• mountain

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Scientists use mineral ________________ to identify and classify minerals.

• pieces

• names

• properties

• structures

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What determines crystal size in minerals formed by lava or magma?

• the amount of material available

• the rate at which the minerals cooled

• the materials in the lava or magma

• the kind of mineral that formed

What causes the differences in the way diamonds form compared to graphite?

• low temperature and low pressure

• high pressure and location in the continental crust

• low temperature and location deep in the mantle

• high temperature and high pressure

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The process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure is known as...

• Crystallization
• Geodes
• Formation from Magma and Lava
• Formation from Solutions

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What is molten rock deep inside of Earth?

• Magma
• Lava

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What is molten rock that has reached Earth's surface?

• Magma
• Lava

Some minerals form when solutions ___________.

• evaporate
• boil

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How do minerals form from magma or lava?

• When the magma or lava is hot the pressure from earth's surface creates crystals

• The particles inside the magma or lava dissolve and create crystals

• As the magma or lava cools down or hardens to a solid state it creates crystals

ALL minerals form through what process?

• Crystallization

• Evaporation

• Dissolving of Substances

• Melting