Mineral Resources

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

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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

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Which type of rock cycle process involves melting into magma and then solidification?

• Igneous

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Weathering