Earth Science Final Review Quiz

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

• It must be naturally occurring.

• It must have an orderly internal structure.

• It must have a definite chemical composition.

• It must be organic.

What is the shape of the silicate mineral structure?

• Cube

• Hexagon

• Sphere

• Tetrahedron

Which test determines the true color of a mineral?

• Cleavage test

• Streak test

• Hardness test

• Luster test

What type of rock forms from cooling lava on the Earth's surface?

• Extrusive igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Intrusive igneous rock

Which type of sedimentary rock is made from pieces of other rocks?

• Chemical

• Organic

• Clastic

• Biochemical

What process transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

• Melting and crystallization

• Heat and pressure

• Weathering and erosion

• Cooling and solidification

What is the main factor in determining the type of soil in an area?

• The type of vegetation

• The presence of animals

• The amount of sunlight

• The climate

Which type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

• Thermal weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Biological weathering

• Physical weathering

What type of valley is typically carved by rivers?

• Circular valley

• V-shaped valley

• U-shaped valley

• Flat valley

What feature is created by glaciers and consists of unsorted sediment?

• Outwash plain

• Moraine

• Drumlin

• Kettle lake