Geology 1.1 & 1.2

What is geology?

• The study of solid matter that makes up the earth

• The study of minerals and rocks

• The study of how earth’s solids are formed and change over time

• ALL of the above

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Of the more than 4,000 known minerals, each of them has a specific ___________.

• Crystal composition and cleavage structure

• Chemical composition and crystal structure

• Cleavage composition and crystal structure

• Crystal composition and Chemical composition

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Coal is mainly composed of organic plant material deposited underground. Should coal be considered a mineral?

• No, because it’s an organic solid found in the earth.

• Yes, because it’s an organic solid found in the earth.

• Yes, because it is a solid found in the earth.

• No, because it is a solid found in the earth.

All of the minerals on earth can be divided into 8 different groups based primarily on what characteristic?

• Rarity

• Color

• Chemical Composition

• Physical Shape

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Which of the following mineral groups does not include minerals that contain an oxygen atom in their chemical composition?

• Halides

• Carbonates

• Sulfates

• Phosphates

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Why is water not a mineral?

• It isn’t a solid.

• It isn’t found inside the earth.

• It doesn’t have a common chemical composition.

• It doesn’t have to be mined to be found.

A type of geologist that focuses on the study of mineral composition and structure is called:

• Geologic Process

• Sulfides

• Sulfates

• Mineralogist

The largest mineral group that makes up 90% of the Earth’s crust is:

• Geologic Process

• Sulfides

• Silicates

• Carbonates

A group of minerals that contain one carbon bonded with three oxygen atoms is known as:

• Oxides

• Sulfides

• Carbonates

• Silicates

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A group of minerals that form important metals that form when any metal element bonds with oxygen is called:

• Native Elements

• Sulfides

• Oxides

• Silicates

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