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Intro to Geology
Questions in this quiz (22)
1What is an isotope?
- AAn ion
- BVarieties of a given atom which are produced by variations in the number of neutrons in the nucleus
- CAn element
2Name the properties of a mineral
- AOccur naturally as as an inorganic solid
- BHas a specific internal structure
- CHas a chemical composition that varies within definite limits and can be expressed by a chemical formula
- DHas definite physical properties that results from its crystallization and composition
- EIt is stable over a relative range of temperature and pressure
- FAll of the above
3What is an ion?
- AAn isotope
- Bthe things that make up elements
- CElectronically charged atoms which are produced by the gain or loss of electrons
- DA molecule
4A mineral is a naturally inorganic crystalline solid that is composed of a certain chemical composition
- ATrue
- BFalse
5The two mineral groups are non silicates and silicates.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6What is hardness?
- AA mineral's resistance to being stretched.
- BMoh's Hardness scale
- CTopaz
7If a mineral has basal cleavage,how many cleavages does it have?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D6
8If a mineral has a planar cleavage, how many cleavages does it have?
- A2
- B3
- C1
- D4
9If a mineral has a blocky cleavage, how many cleavages does it have?
- A4
- B2
10What is a fracture?
- AWhen a mineral has no weaknesses in its internal structure
- BWhen a mineral has a weakness
11What is an conchoidal fracture?
- AAn uneven fracture
- BWhen a fracture produces smooth curved surface
12What is internal energy driven by?
- AInternal energy is driven by radioactive material at the core mantle boundary (CMB), creates convections, which causes heat to move toward the surface. It drives plate tectonics
- BExternal energy
- CPlate tectonics
13What is external energy driven by?
- AThe sun
- Berosion
- CExternal energy is driven by the sun (Unequal heating of the earth) It reshapes the earth's surface to erosion
- DOuter space
14Name one mineral in the subgroup of halides
- AHalite
- BCalcite
- Cdiamond
15Name one mineral in the subgroup of sulfates.
- AGypsum
- BDolomite
- CBarite
16Name one mineral in the subgroup of native elements
- AGraphite
- BColmenite
17Name one mineral in the subgroup of carbonates.
- ADolomite
- BFluorite
- CGypsum
18Name one mineral in the subgroup of phospates
- AApatite
- Bulexite
19Name one mineral that is found in the subgroup of hydroxides
- ABauxite
- Bcolemanite
20Name one example in the subgroup of borates
- AUlexite
- BApatite
21Name one mineral in the subgroup of oxides.
- AHematite
- BGalena
22Name one mineral in the subgroup of sulfides.
- APyrite
- BFluoride
- CColemanite
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- Intro to Geology
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- Chika Abigail
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- Created on 27 Dec 2019 · updated on 3 Jan 2020
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