Question 1

All silicate minerals contain which two elements?

Accepted Answer

A) iron, silicon 
B) silicon, sodium 
C) oxygen, carbon 
D) silicon, oxygen 
A) iron, silicon 
B) silicon, sodium 
C) oxygen, carbon 
D) silicon, oxygen

Question 2

Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases.
-Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) galena 
B) calcite 
C) gypsum 
D) halite 
A) galena 
B) calcite 
C) gypsum 
D) halite

Question 3

The term precious gemstone is reserved for stones of the following types: ________, that are prized for their: rarity, beauty, durability and size.Everything else is considered semi-precious.

Accepted Answer

A) agates, alaska black diamonds, carborundum, chrysoberyls, and spinels 
B) alexandrite, cats-eye, jade, topaz, and zircon 
C) diamonds, garnets, moonstones, onyx, and peridots 
D) diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and fire opals 
A) agates, alaska black diamonds, carborundum, chrysoberyls, and spinels 
B) alexandrite, cats-eye, jade, topaz, and zircon 
C) diamonds, garnets, moonstones, onyx, and peridots 
D) diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and fire opals

Question 4

Hornblende and the other amphiboles have what type of silicate structure?

Accepted Answer

A) metallic 
B) sheet 
C) 3-D framework 
D) double chains 
A) metallic 
B) sheet 
C) 3-D framework 
D) double chains

Question 5

What major characteristic differentiates minerals from natural glasses?

Accepted Answer

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All silicate minerals contain which two elements?

Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

The term precious gemstone is reserved for stones of the following types: ________, that are prized for their: rarity, beauty, durability and size.Everything else is considered semi-precious.

Hornblende and the other amphiboles have what type of silicate structure?

What major characteristic differentiates minerals from natural glasses?

An Introduction to Geology and Plate Tectonics

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Volcanoes and Volcanic Processes

Weathering and Soil

Sedimentary Rocks

Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

Geologic Time

Crustal Deformation

Earthquakes and Earth's Interior

The Ocean Floor

Plate Tectonics: The Framework for Modern Geology

Mountain Building and Continental Frameworks

Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity

Running Water

Groundwater

Glaciers and Glaciation

Deserts and Winds

Shorelines

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Exam 2: Minerals: The Building Blocks of Rocks

All silicate minerals contain which two elements?

Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

The term precious gemstone is reserved for stones of the following types: ________, that are prized for their: rarity, beauty, durability and size.Everything else is considered semi-precious.

Hornblende and the other amphiboles have what type of silicate structure?

What major characteristic differentiates minerals from natural glasses?

An Introduction to Geology and Plate Tectonics

Igneous Rocks

Volcanoes and Volcanic Processes

Weathering and Soil

Sedimentary Rocks

Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks

Geologic Time

Crustal Deformation

Earthquakes and Earth's Interior

The Ocean Floor

Plate Tectonics: The Framework for Modern Geology

Mountain Building and Continental Frameworks

Mass Wasting: The Work of Gravity

Running Water

Groundwater

Glaciers and Glaciation

Deserts and Winds

Shorelines

Mineral and Energy Resources

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