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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the definition of a mineral?
A naturally occurring solid with a definite chemical composition and atomic structure
A living organism with a specific chemical composition
A liquid with no atomic structure
A man-made substance with no specific properties
Which characteristic is NOT reliable for identifying minerals?
Taste
Hardness
Color
Luster
What is the scale used to measure the hardness of minerals?
Mohs Scale
pH Scale
Kelvin Scale
Richter Scale
Which type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Volcanic
Igneous
Metamorphic
What is the key characteristic to look for in metamorphic rocks?
Fossils
Banding
Bubbles
Layers
Which type of metamorphism is primarily a result of pressure?
Contact Metamorphism
Regional Metamorphism
Dynamic Metamorphism
Thermal Metamorphism
What type of sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?
Clastic
Foliated
Bioclastic
Crystalline
Which rock is formed when bituminous coal undergoes metamorphism?
Slate
Anthracite
Shale
Quartzite
What is the process by which sediments are eroded and deposited to form sedimentary rocks?
Erosion
Volcanism
Weathering
Subduction
Which type of rock cycle process involves melting into magma and then solidification?
Igneous
Erosion
Metamorphism
Weathering
What is the characteristic of extrusive igneous rocks?
Large crystals
Formed from lava cooling quickly
Formed from magma cooling slowly
Crystalline or glassy
What is the characteristic of nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
Fossils
Layers
Mineral alignment
Banding
Which mineral is commonly used in batteries and is composed of lead and sulfur?
Orthoclase
Galena
Olivine
Quartz
Which type of rock is formed from exposure to intense heat and pressure?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
Volcanic
What is the characteristic of clastic sedimentary rocks?
Display banding
Formed from organic matter
Made of compacted and cemented sediments
Formed from evaporation of minerals in water
