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Minerals are always formed from previously living substances. A 100

False; never A 100

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Marble is hard and abrasive, making it a good polishing and cleaning product. A 200

False; Pumice A 200

Wind and rain can break down exposed rock. A 300

True A 300

Colliding tectonic plates can push rocks deep below Earth’s surface where it melts and forms sediment. A 400

False; magma A 400

Rain carries sediment to low- lying areas called bowls where it is deposited. A 500

False; basins A 500

The atoms in a mineral are arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern. B 100

True B 100

There are very few minerals that are useful to human beings. B 200

False; many B 200

Slate is used to make durable, fireproof roofing shingles. B 300

True B 300

The three classifications of rocks are igneous, metamorphic, and sedentary. B 400

False; sedimentary B 400

Rocks sometimes contain organic material. B 500

True B 500

One of the softest minerals is ____. a. topaz b. quartz c. talc d. amethyst C 100

One of the softest minerals is ____. a. topaz b. quartz c. talc d. amethyst

Muscovite mica will peel off in flat sheets. This is an example of the physical characteristic called ____. a. hardness b. streak c. fracture d. cleavage C 200

Muscovite mica will peel off in flat sheets. This is an example of the physical characteristic called ____. a. hardness b. streak c. fracture d. cleavage

Igneous rocks that form ____ the surface are intrusive. a. above b. below c. on d. all of the above C 300

Igneous rocks that form ____ the surface are intrusive. a. above b. below c. on d. all of the above

Metamorphic rocks that show layers of dark minerals alternating with layers of light minerals are classified as ____. a. nonfoliated b. extrusive c. foliated d. intrusive C 400

Metamorphic rocks that show layers of dark minerals alternating with layers of light minerals are classified as ____. a. nonfoliated b. extrusive c. foliated d. intrusive

The individual bits of minerals, smaller rock fragments, organic matter and glass that make up a rock are called _____. a. crystals b. grains c. sub-rock d. earth C 500

The individual bits of minerals, smaller rock fragments, organic matter and glass that make up a rock are called _____. a. crystals b. grains c. sub-rock d. earth

The rock cycle indicates that each type of rock can ____. a. provide materials to make other rocks b. form other rocks c. be changed by forces at Earth's surface d. all of the above D 100

The rock cycle indicates that each type of rock can ____. a. provide materials to make other rocks b. form other rocks c. be changed by forces at Earth's surface d. all of the above

Calcite will scratch gypsum. This is an example of the physical characteristics called ____. a. hardness b. streak c. fracture d. cleavage D 200

Calcite will scratch gypsum. This is an example of the physical characteristics called ____. a. hardness

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A rock is always ____. a. made of molten material b. a mixture of minerals, organic matter, volcanic glass, or other materials c. formed by heat and pressure d. either igneous or sedimentary D 300

A rock is always ____. a. made of molten material b. a mixture of minerals, organic matter, volcanic glass, or other materials

Sediments in sedimentary rocks are often ____. a. held together with natural cements b. formed when atoms of melted minerals rearrange themselves c. formed when lava erupts from a volcano d. formed by magma trapped below Earth's surface D 400

Sediments in sedimentary rocks are often ____. a. held together with natural cements

Uplift involves which of the following? a. the exposure of new rock material on Earth’s surface b. movement of rock along tectonic plate edges c. mountain building d. all of the above D 500

Uplift involves which of the following? a. the exposure of new rock material on Earth’s surface b. movement of rock along tectonic plate edges c. mountain building d. all of the above

Magma that cools slowly grows _______________ crystals than magma that cools quickly. E 100

larger

Some minerals are formed when ____________________ cools. E 200

magma (or water)

_______________ metamorphic rock, such as slate, makes good roofing shingle material. E 300

Foliated E 300

Materials that were once alive contain _______________ and are not minerals. E 400

carbon E 400

Granite is a(n) ____________ rock. E 500

igneous E 500

A mineral is an inorganic ________ with a unique crystal structure. F 100

solid F 100

Tests for hardness and streak help ___________ minerals. F 200

identify F 200

Limestone is a(n) __________ rock. F 300

sedimentary F 300

F 400 Gemstones are generally _______________ than quartz.

F 400 harder

F 500 When liquid evaporates, atoms of any dissolved minerals stay behind and form ____________________.

F 500 crystals

The Final Jeopardy Category is: Rock Processes Please record your wager. Click on screen to begin

What is the difference between erosion and deposition? Click on screen to continue

Erosion is the breaking down of rock and transport of sediment from one place to another; deposition is the laying down of sediment that forms sedimentary rock (“depositing” sediment back into the rock cycle).

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