Geology 3

What is the Earth's crust primarily composed of?
a) Water
b) Rocks
c) Sand
d) Soil

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is the study of minerals called?
a) Geology
b) Mineralogy
c) Petrology
d) Crystallography

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following is NOT an iron-producing mineral?
a) Hematite
b) Magnetite
c) Quartz
d) Goethite

• a

• b

• c

• d

Why are minerals important in daily life?
a) They are only found in nature
b) They are used in manufacturing products
c) They have no significant use
d) They only exist in rocks

• a

• b

• c

• d

Rocks are made up of minerals.

• True

• False

Mineralogy is the study of rocks.

• True

• Flase

Car parts are often made from iron obtained from minerals.

• True

• False

Minerals are not important in manufacturing.

• True

• False

Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's crust?
a) Iron (Fe)
b) Oxygen (O)
c) Silicon (Si)
d) Magnesium (Mg)

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?
a) Naturally occurring
b) Organic in origin
c) Solid
d) Definite chemical composition

• a

• b

• c

• d