Unit 7: Geosphere

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that all minerals must have?

• naturally occurring

• organic

• solid under normal conditions

• fixed chemical composition

Which characteristic of a mineral is the most easily observed but the least reliable?

• color

• luster

• streak

• hardness

Which mineral property is determined by rubbing it on a rough surface?

• color

• luster

• streak

• hardness

The Moh’s scale shows the range of which mineral property?

• color

• luster

• streak

• hardness

Which of the following would be found in a quarry?

• gold

• copper

• sand

• iron

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

You found a glassy mineral with no visible crystals in it. What can you tell about the formation of this mineral?

• It was formed by slowly cooling magma

• It was formed by rapidly cooling magma

• It was formed from igneous rocks

• None of these is correct.

Which of the following is NOT true of mining?

• It will likely become more costly to mine in the future.

• We can reduce our need to mine by recycling mineral-containing materials.

• Minerals are used to produce household items such as electronics and cosmetics.

• The environmental impact of mining will likely remain the same in the future.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Look at the image above. Which of the layers is the oldest?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Acid rain slowly degrades a statue. This is a type of

• parent weathering

• physical weathering

• organic weathering

• chemical weathering

The Dust Bowl lifted sediment into the air in large clouds of dust and soil. This was an example of which type of wind erosion?

• creep

• saltation

• suspension

• eluviation