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Intro to Geology

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isotopes
characteristics of minerals
nonsilicates
ions

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Intro to Geology

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Question 1 of 22

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What is an isotope?

Select one of the following:

An ion
Varieties of a given atom which are produced by variations in the number of neutrons in the nucleus
An element

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

1

Name the properties of a mineral

Select one of the following:

Occur naturally as as an inorganic solid
Has a specific internal structure
Has a chemical composition that varies within definite limits and can be expressed by a chemical formula
Has definite physical properties that results from its crystallization and composition
It is stable over a relative range of temperature and pressure
All of the above

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Question 3 of 22

1

What is an ion?

Select one of the following:

An isotope
the things that make up elements
Electronically charged atoms which are produced by the gain or loss of electrons
A molecule

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

1

A mineral is a naturally inorganic crystalline solid that is composed of a certain chemical composition

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

1

The two mineral groups are non silicates and silicates.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 6 of 22

1

What is hardness?

Select one of the following:

A mineral's resistance to being stretched.
Moh's Hardness scale
Topaz

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

1

If a mineral has basal cleavage,how many cleavages does it have?

Select one of the following:

1
2
3
6

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Question 8 of 22

1

If a mineral has a planar cleavage, how many cleavages does it have?

Select one of the following:

2
3
1
4

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

1

If a mineral has a blocky cleavage, how many cleavages does it have?

Select one of the following:

4
2

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

1

What is a fracture?

Select one of the following:

When a mineral has no weaknesses in its internal structure
When a mineral has a weakness

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

1

What is an conchoidal fracture?

Select one of the following:

An uneven fracture
When a fracture produces smooth curved surface

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

1

What is internal energy driven by?

Select one of the following:

Internal 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
External energy
Plate tectonics

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

1

What is external energy driven by?

Select one of the following:

The sun
erosion
External energy is driven by the sun (Unequal heating of the earth) It reshapes the earth's surface to erosion
Outer space

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of halides

Select one of the following:

Halite
Calcite
diamond

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of sulfates.

Select one of the following:

Gypsum
Dolomite
Barite

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of native elements

Select one of the following:

Graphite
Colmenite

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of carbonates.

Select one of the following:

Dolomite
Fluorite
Gypsum

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of phospates

Select one of the following:

Apatite
ulexite

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

1

Name one mineral that is found in the subgroup of hydroxides

Select one of the following:

Bauxite
colemanite

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

1

Name one example in the subgroup of borates

Select one of the following:

Ulexite
Apatite

Explanation

Question 21 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of oxides.

Select one of the following:

Hematite
Galena

Explanation

Question 22 of 22

1

Name one mineral in the subgroup of sulfides.

Select one of the following:

Pyrite
Fluoride
Colemanite

Explanation

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