Properties of Minerals — Unit test Answers

Which of the following is a long-term consequence of mining on the Earth? a. erosion b. an open pit c. sedimentation d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The rock cycle forms new rocks using which of the following processes?a.crystallizationc.erosionb.compactiond.all of the above

Which of the following is a way that minerals are used? a. industry b. construction c. technology d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A kind of sedimentary rock formed from plant material over a long period of time is __________.a.limestoneb.cementationc.coald.compaction

Surface mining is more ecologically damaging than subsurface mining.

How does mining affect local populations?a.Mining is a vital part of the economy of surrounding towns.b.Mining introduces pollution into local water supplies.c.Mining disrupts local populations of flora and fauna.d.All of the above are true.

Reclamation restores an environment affected by mining to a state where it can sustain its ecosystem.

Metamorphic rocks can be formed from all of the following EXCEPT ____.a.the formation of minerals from solutionsb.the presence of hot, watery fluidsc.temperatured.pressure

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Metamorphic rocks that show layers of dark minerals alternating with layers of light minerals are classified as ____.a.nonfoliatedc.foliatedb.extrusived.intrusive

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Granite is a ________ that contains the mineral quartz.a.mineralc.rockb.glassd.mica

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