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Properties of Minerals — Unit test Answers

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Minerals will form from a solution when the liquid from the solution evaporates.

____________ igneous rock is dense and has a dark color.a.basalticc.graniticb.intrusived.extrusive

Long-term mineral extraction has no lasting consequences.

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of surface mining?a.increased pollutionb.improved ecosystem healthc.destruction of flora and faunad.erosion of soil

____________ metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that line up in parallel layers.a.extrusivec.non-foliatedb.foliatedd.detrital

____________ sedimentary rocks form when dissolved minerals are left behind from an evaporated solution.a.organicc.detritalb.chemicald.foliated

Compared to other minerals, a mineral that is ranked higher on the Moh’s scale will be:a.harderc.more denseb.shinierd.more reactive

Humans have used rocks in the creation of tools and building materials.

Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment?a.surface miningb.placer miningc.subsurface miningd.none of the above

Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic mineral?a.sulfurb.leadc.aluminumd.gold

Use the diagram to answer each question.

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Identify the property of magma that causes it to be forced upward towards Earth’s surface.

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Use the diagram to answer each question.Mohs Hardness ScaleMineralHardnessTalc1Gypsum2Calcite3Fluorite4Apatite5Feldspar6Quartz7Topaz8Corundum9Diamond10

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Identify each statement as true or false. Rewrite false statements to make them correct.

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