Geology Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of minerals?

• Solid, naturally-occurring, inorganic, fixed chemical formula, arranged in specific structure

• Liquid, naturally-occurring, organic, variable chemical formula, arranged in random structure

• Solid, synthetic, inorganic, fixed chemical formula, arranged in specific structure

• Solid, naturally-occurring, organic, fixed chemical formula, arranged in random structure

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is used to identify minerals?

• Color, streak, hardness

• Color, taste, smell

• Weight, size, shape

• Color, density, volume

What is the origin of igneous rocks?

• Melting & solidification

• Compaction & cementation

• Heat & pressure

• Erosion & deposition

Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Limestone

What is the origin of sedimentary rocks?

• Compaction & cementation

• Melting & solidification

• Heat & pressure

• Erosion & deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Shale

• Basalt

• Gneiss

• Marble

What is the origin of metamorphic rocks?

• Heat & pressure

• Melting & solidification

• Compaction & cementation

• Erosion & deposition

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Slate

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Obsidian

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the difference between mines and quarries?

• Mines are underground, quarries are on the surface

• Mines are on the surface, quarries are underground

• Mines are for metals, quarries are for coal

• Mines are for coal, quarries are for metals

What is the difference between surface and subsurface mining?

• Surface mining is done on the surface, subsurface mining is done underground

• Surface mining is done underground, subsurface mining is done on the surface

• Surface mining is for metals, subsurface mining is for coal

• Surface mining is for coal, subsurface mining is for metals