CH. 15 quiz

In a cooling magma chamber, minerals crystallize out of the magma at different times because they have different

• densities.

• positions within the magma chamber.

• crystallization temperatures.

• viscosities.

Minerals concentrate at different levels in a cooling magma chamber because they have different

• densities.

• temperatures.

• viscosities.

• porosities.

When granite melts and then solidifies, it becomes

• sedimentary rock.

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sediments.

Placer deposits are most likely to be found in which type of rock?

• extrusive igneous

• intrusive igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

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When stream velocity suddenly decreases, the sediment being transported undergoes an increase in

• particle density.

• erosion.

• deposition.

• mass movement.

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Scientists use the rock cycle to describe the processes by which

• all types of fossils are classified.

• one type of rock can be changed into another type of rock.

• tectonic plates shift around Earth’s surface.

• mineral crystals and compositions are identified.

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Mineral resources can be conserved by doing all of the following except

• recycling.

• reducing use.

• regenerating.

• reusing.

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Which of the following are made from resources that come from minerals?

1. Cars

2. Pencils

3. Gasoline

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2, and 3

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What helps determine the value of a mineral deposit?

1. the mineral’s properties

2. when the deposit formed.

3. the cost to extract the mineral

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1, 2, and 3

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Most mineral resources are obtained from rocks called

• gangue

• tailings

• ore

• a, b, and c are all important sources of valuable minerals

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