Geology for Civil Engineers

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

• quartz

• topaz

• diamond

• emerald

Which mineral fizzes when in contact with hydrochloric acid?

• Calcite

• Halite

• Gypsum

• Quartz

What type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

What is the most common mineral found in the Earth's crust?

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Calcite

• Feldspar

Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation of organic material?

• Volcanic sedimentary rock

• Igneous sedimentary rock

• Organic sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic sedimentary rock

What is the process of changing sediment into rock called?

• Deposition

• Lithification

• Mineralization

• Erosion

What type of rock is primarily composed of quartz and feldspar?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Marble

• Slate

Which mineral is commonly used in pencil lead?

• Graphite

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Coal

What is the term for the arrangement of mineral grains within a rock?

• structure

• composition

• pattern

• texture

Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure?

• Volcanic rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock