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- 1. Multiple Choice
This type of rock is formed when magma cools and hardens.igneoussedimentarymetamorphicgranular - 2. Multiple ChoiceThese rocks are formed from accumulated layers of sand and other fragments of material.igneoussedimentarymetamorphicrudimentary
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThese rocks are formed under the surface of the earth due to intense heat and pressure.sedimentaryigneousmetamorphicsolicitous
- 4. Multiple ChoiceRocks are composed of one or more ___mineralsfragmentsphasesdeviations
- 5. Multiple ChoiceMinerals are a collection of one or more ___ that are stacked in an orderly fashion.granuleselementsphasescompartments
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe orderly stacking of elements in a mineral is its ___stacking chartfilling ordercrystal structurelattice width
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis igneous rock is so full of gas bubbles that it floats on water.pumicegraniteobsidianbasalt
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis volcanic glass cooled so quickly that crystals didn't form.basaltgraniteobsidianpumice
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHollow igneous rocks with lots of sparkling crystals inside are called ___vulcanitesisomersarch rocksgeodes
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThis igneous rock is predominantly white, pink, or gray in color.obsidianpumicegranitebasalt
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Taj Mahal is entirely clad in this metamorphic rock.marbleslategneissquartzite
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAt what temperature can a diamond vaporize?400 °C550 °C700 °C850 °C
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis fine-grained metamorphic rock was traditionally used to make blackboards.gneissquartzitemarbleslate
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThis sedimentary rock is composed mainly of skeletal fragments of marine organisms.coalshalelimestonebreccia
- 15. Multiple ChoiceChemically identical to table salt, geologists can often identify this mineral by tasting it.quartzhalitefeldsparmica
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most common type of mineral in the crust of the Earth?silicatescarbonatessulfatesoxides
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis silicate mineral is often light colored and is used to make window glass.olivinequartzmicaamphibole
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA raw material used in glassmaking and ceramics, this silicate is found in many kinds of rocks.feldsparquartzmicaolivine
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis flaky silicate mineral is often present as black flecks in granite.quartzfeldsparolivinemica
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis carbonate mineral is a common constituent of sedimentary rocks, limestone in particular.quartzcalcitefeldsparmica
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe mineral is often called "fool's gold" because of its metallic yellow luster.quartzpyroxeneamphibolepyrite
- 22. Multiple ChoiceGeologists rank the hardness of minerals, ranging from a value of 1 to 10, using ___the Mohs scalethe Homes scalethe Ohms scalethe Fische scale
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA piece of mineral crystal which is cut and polished to make jewelry is called ___an ornamenta sparklya gemstonea jewel
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