Rocks and Minerals: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 7 Geography

Question 1

Which of the following describes how metamorphic rocks are formed?

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Alteration of existing rocks by heat and pressure

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Cooling and solidification of molten rock

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Compaction and cementation of sediments

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Weathering and erosion of rocks

Question 2

What is a defining characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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Formed from compacted and cemented sediments

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Formed from cooled and solidified magma

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Formed from altered rocks due to heat and pressure

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Composed of large, interlocking crystals

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Acidity

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Hardness

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Colour

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Grain size

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Chemical composition

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Hardness

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Colour

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Grain size

Question 5

What are three key characteristics that help us define minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring substances.

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Minerals have a specific chemical composition.

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Minerals have a crystalline structure.

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Minerals are always found in rocks.

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a unique physical property of minerals?

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Melting point

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Luster

Question 7

What is a key feature that distinguishes minerals from rocks?

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Minerals have a specific chemical composition, unlike rocks.

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Rocks are formed naturally, while minerals are created by humans.

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Rocks can change state, while minerals are always solid.

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Rocks are made up of minerals that have accumulated.

Question 8

What is a defining characteristic of minerals?

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They have a specific chemical composition.

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They are formed from organic matter.

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They are all hard and durable.

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They are all found in large crystals.

Question 9

What is a key characteristic that helps us identify a mineral?

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It occurs naturally

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It is made in a factory

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It is always found in liquid form

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It is always transparent and colorless

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a property of minerals?

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Smell

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Hardness

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Colour

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Luster

Question 11

What type of rock is granite?

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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Foliated

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Reactivity

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Hardness

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Colour

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Density

Question 13

Which test can be used to identify minerals based on their reaction to acids?

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Acid test

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Scratch test

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Floatation test

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Luster test

Question 14

What is a defining characteristic of minerals?

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Naturally occurring substances with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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Made by humans.

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Always found in liquid form.

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Always found in large pieces.

Question 15

Which of these describes a chemical property of minerals?

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How a mineral reacts with acids

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How easily a mineral can be scratched

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The size of the mineral grains

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The color of the mineral

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Volume

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Hardness

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Colour

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Grain size

Question 17

What is the continuous process that involves the creation, alteration, and breakdown of rocks?

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The rock cycle

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Rock formation

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Rock breakdown

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Rock transformation

Question 18

Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks undergo changes due to heat and pressure. Which of the following is a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

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Possess a crystalline structure

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Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma

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Formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments

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Always found in layers

Question 19

Which of these is a defining characteristic of minerals?

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They are naturally occurring.

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They are always found in large crystals.

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They are used to make all types of rocks.

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They are always opaque.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a physical property used to identify minerals?

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Solubility in water

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Colour

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Hardness

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Luster

Question 21

What is a unique characteristic that sets minerals apart from other substances on Earth?

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Minerals are naturally formed with a specific chemical composition.

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Minerals are found in living organisms and provide nutrients.

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Minerals are types of metals used in jewelry making.

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Minerals are mixtures of elements with varying shapes.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Chemical composition

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Hardness

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Colour

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Shape

Question 23

Minerals are found naturally in the Earth. Which of the following is another characteristic that helps us identify a mineral?

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It has a specific chemical composition.

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It is made of animal remains.

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It was once part of a plant.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock found in the Earth's crust?

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Glass

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

Question 25

What is the scientific term for how easily a mineral can be scratched?

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Luster

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Density

Question 26

You discover an unidentified mineral. Which tool would you use to determine its hardness?

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The Mohs scale

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A piece of glass

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Your fingernail

Question 27

Which physical property helps scientists determine how hard a mineral is?

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Hardness

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Colour

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Grain size

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Chemical composition

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Chemical composition

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Hardness

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Cleavage

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Color

Question 29

What is the key difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are composed of one or more minerals, while minerals are naturally occurring solids with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure.

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Minerals are composed of one or more rocks, while rocks are naturally occurring solids with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure.

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Rocks and minerals are the same thing.

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Minerals are made up of organic materials, while rocks are made up of inorganic materials.

Question 30

In the Acid Test, which property is used to identify minerals?

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Reaction to vinegar

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Color when heated

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Hardness

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Taste

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a physical property of minerals?

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Solubility

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Hardness

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Colour

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Grain Size

Question 32

What is a defining characteristic of igneous rocks?

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Formed by the cooling and hardening of magma or lava

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Formed by the pressing and gluing together of sediments

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Formed by the changing of existing rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemical reactions

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Formed by the buildup of organic materials

Question 33

When magma cools inside the Earth's crust, what type of rock is formed?

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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Volcanic

Question 34

Which characteristic of a rock indicates how difficult it is to scratch?

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Hardness

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Solubility

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Density

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Malleability

Question 35

Which process involves the ongoing creation, alteration, and breakdown of rocks?

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The rock cycle

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Plate tectonics

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to identify minerals?

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Taste

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Hardness

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Colour

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Crystal shape

Question 37

Which mineral is used in the production of computer chips and cell phones?

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Silicon

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Gold

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Diamond

Question 38

How do weathering and erosion work together to alter the appearance and composition of rocks and minerals over time?

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Weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces, making them easier to transport and deposit by erosion.

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Weathering and erosion create new rocks and minerals through chemical reactions.

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Weathering and erosion only affect sedimentary rocks.

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Weathering and erosion have no impact on rocks and minerals.

Question 39

What is the main purpose of the Mohs Scale of Hardness in identifying minerals?

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Comparing the hardness of a mineral to ten standard minerals

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Determining the chemical makeup and industrial uses of a mineral

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Identifying the crystal structure and cleavage properties of a mineral

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Measuring the electrical conductivity and magnetism of a mineral

Question 40

How do weathering and erosion impact the characteristics of rocks and minerals?

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Weathering and erosion can break down minerals into smaller pieces, changing the rock's composition.

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Weathering and erosion can alter the texture of rocks by removing or adding minerals.

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Weathering and erosion can increase the porosity of rocks by creating cracks and fractures.

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Weathering and erosion do not affect the properties of rocks and minerals.

Question 41

What is the key difference between a mineral and an ore?

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A mineral has a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure, while an ore does not.

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A mineral is naturally occurring, while an ore is created by humans.

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An ore is always found in solid form, while a mineral can be found in any form.

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A mineral is always valuable, while an ore is not.

Question 42

How does the chemical makeup of a mineral determine its crystal shape?

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The chemical makeup decides how the atoms are arranged in the crystal.

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The crystal shape decides the chemical makeup of the mineral.

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The chemical makeup has no impact on the crystal shape of a mineral.

Question 43

How are minerals formed in igneous rocks?

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When molten rock (magma or lava) cools and solidifies

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When water evaporates from a rock

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When an existing rock is subjected to intense heat and pressure

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When minerals are dissolved by water

Question 44

Which of these is a characteristic of minerals?

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Ordered atoms or molecules

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Spherical shape

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Ability to dissolve in water easily

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Transparency

Question 45

What is the key difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from layers of sediment.

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from cooled magma, while igneous rocks are formed from layers of sediment.

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Igneous rocks are hard and dense, while sedimentary rocks are soft and porous.

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Sedimentary rocks are hard and dense, while igneous rocks are soft and porous.

Question 46

Which of these is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble

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Sandstone

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Granite

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Chalk

Question 47

What is the most common use for limestone?

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Construction

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Jewelry making

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Fuel

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Medicine

Question 48

What is the term for the process of rocks breaking down?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Metamorphism

Question 49

What is the name for the boundary where two different types of rock meet?

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Contact

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Fault

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Seam

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Vein

Question 50

Which of these is a type of fossil fuel?

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Coal

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Uranium

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Gold

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Iron

Question 51

What is the main reason for searching for minerals?

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To discover valuable resources

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To study the Earth's past

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To develop new technology

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To protect the environment

Question 52

What is the significance of minerals in the Earth's crust, and how do they influence its composition?

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Minerals constitute the majority of the Earth's crust.

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Minerals determine the unique colors of rocks.

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Minerals play no role in the formation of rocks.

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Minerals are only found in isolated regions of the Earth.

Question 53

How can the presence of specific minerals provide clues about the conditions in which a rock was formed?

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Minerals reveal the type of environment where the rock formed.

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Minerals indicate the age of the rock.

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Minerals determine the hardness of the rock.

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a sedimentary rock?

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Granite

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Sandstone

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Limestone

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Shale

Question 55

Which property is NOT unique to minerals?

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Derived from plants or animals

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Crystalline structure

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Specific chemical formula

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Occur naturally

Question 56

Granite is an example of which type of rock?

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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Volcanic

Question 57

Which mineral is the hardest known substance on Earth?

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Diamond

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Talc

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Sapphire

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Quartz

Question 58

Marble is a type of what rock?

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Metamorphic

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Extrusive

Question 59

What is the process that leads to rocks breaking down into smaller fragments?

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Weathering

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Accretion

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Erosion

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Subduction

Question 60

Which mineral is essential for glass production?

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Silica

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Calcite

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Hematite

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Gypsum

Question 61

What scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals?

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Mohs scale

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Vickers scale

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Brinell scale

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Rockwell scale

Question 62

When molten material solidifies, which process forms rocks?

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Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Hydrothermal

Question 63

What is a dichotomous key and how can it help you identify minerals?

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A dichotomous key is a tool that uses a series of yes or no questions to help identify objects, including minerals. To use it, start at the top of the key and follow the branches that match the mineral's properties.

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A dichotomous key is a type of rock that forms when magma cools.

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A dichotomous key is a mineral used to make jewelry.

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A dichotomous key is a tool used to measure the hardness of minerals.

Question 64

Which type of rock is formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava?

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Sedimentary