Geology and Chemistry Quiz

What is solubility?

• The process where rocks, minerals and soil break down over time

• How much of a substance dissolves

• The process of wearing away and moving soil and rock

• A type of weathering that scratches and wears away the surface

What is a saturated solution?

• A solution that contains as much of a substance as it possibly can

• A solution that contains fluorite

• A solution that is completely filled with crystals

• A solution that is hollow

Where are geodes most commonly found?

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

• Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Utah, Rio Grande

• California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Florida

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois

What is biological weathering?

• When water freezes, causing the rock to break

• A type of weathering that scratches and wears away the surface

• When plants, animals, and microorganisms break down roots

• Breaking down from water, oxygen, and acids

What is a rock geode?

• A rock geode is a type of mineral found in soil.
• A rock geode is a hollow rock lined with crystals.
• A rock geode is a solid rock with no crystals.
• A rock geode is a type of fossil.

What is an Amygdaloid agate?

• A gemstone found only in volcanic regions.
• When the middle of the geode is filled with crystals

• A synthetic stone created in laboratories.
• A type of quartz with sharp edges.

What is chemical weathering?

• Chemical weathering is the physical breakdown of rocks by wind and water.
• Chemical weathering is breaking down from water, oxygen and acids

• Chemical weathering is the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions.
• Chemical weathering is the process of rocks being transported by glaciers.

What does Fluorescent mean?

• Fluorescent means emitting light as a result of absorbing radiation.
• Fluorescent is a term for a type of sound wave.
• Fluorescent refers to something that contains fluorite, gives it a illuminating effect

• Fluorescent means a type of gas used in lighting.

What does abrasion?

• Abrasion refers to the process of polishing a surface.
• Abrasion is a type of paint used in art.
• Abrasion is the wearing away of a surface due to friction.
• Abrasion is a method of cooking food.

Ms. McFadden has

• Ms. McFadden has four children.

• Ms. McFadden has a pet rock.
• Ms. McFadden has chickens, rabbits, cats, dogs and parakeets.

• Ms. McFadden has three cars.