ES 3.2 Test

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

• It is naturally occurring

• It has a definite chemical composition

• It forms through organic processes

• It has a crystal structure

For a substance to be considered a mineral, it must always be:

• Liquid

• Inorganic

• Man-made

• Transparent

Which of the following describes a solid mineral?

• A mineral that changes shape easily and can be manipulated by certain weather conditions such as rain and snow

• A substance that has a definite volume and shape with tightly packed particles

• A mineral that forms in a liquid state

• A mineral with a loose, undefined structure

What is the defining feature of a mineral's crystal structure?

• The particles of the mineral form random patterns in all portions

• The mineral is always liquid

• The particles of the mineral repeat in a consistent pattern

• The mineral is formed by living organisms

Gypsum is an example of a mineral. What are the four elements that make up gypsum in definite proportions?

• Calcium, oxygen, sulfur, and hydrogen

• Carbon, oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen

• Oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and iron

• Calcium, hydrogen, sulfur, and nitrogen

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Which of the following is an example of a mineral that forms by inorganic processes?

• Gypsum

• Wood

• Coal

• Shells

What does it mean for a mineral to have a definite chemical composition?

• The mineral can contain a variety of elements in any proportion

• The mineral always contains the same elements in fixed proportions

• The mineral can change its chemical composition over time

• The mineral is made up only of one element

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How does gypsum form?

• It forms from the evaporation of sulfate-rich solutions

• It forms from the decomposition of organic materials in a controlled environment

• It forms from volcanic activity

• It forms from the crystallization of water

What does the streak of a mineral refer to?

• The mineral's hardness

• The color of a mineral's powder

• The way a mineral reflects light

• The mineral's crystal shape

What is density in terms of mineral identification?

• The number of sides on a mineral’s crystal

• The mass of a mineral in a given volume

• The mineral's ability to bend light

• The way the mineral breaks apart