What is the primary role of rock-forming minerals in the Earth's crust?

Rock-Forming Minerals and Their Properties

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are used for energy production.
They determine the characteristics of rocks.
They are used in construction.
They are the main source of water.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of rock-forming minerals?
They are rare in the Earth's crust.
They are stable under a wide range of conditions.
They are only found in sedimentary rocks.
They are unstable under all conditions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Silicate minerals make up approximately what percentage of the Earth's crust?
100%
50%
70%
90%
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is a simple silica mineral made entirely of silicon and oxygen?
Feldspar
Quartz
Mica
Olivine
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common carbonate mineral found in sedimentary rocks?
Calcite
Gypsum
Hematite
Halite
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral group is composed of halogen elements combined with other elements?
Silicates
Halides
Oxides
Sulfates
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do rock-forming minerals contribute to geological studies?
By being the main source of water.
By being used in construction.
By helping identify rocks and their formation processes.
By providing energy resources.
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