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Geology Final Exam Questions And Answers This metamorphic rock is hard enough to scratch glass. This rock is most likely: (black rock) quartzite The rock shown here is most likely an example of: swirly rock (black and white) regional metamorphism A possible protolith for this metamorphic rock is: smooth grey rock shale What type of metamorphism is likely to be seen in this area shown here? (meteor crate natural landmark) shock metamorphism This metamorphic rock is mainly...

PRAXIS 5005 Science Latest Update Graded A Scientific Method Question Hypothesis (stated as a fact) Prediction ( clarifying the hypotheses) (video example) Test Analysis Name the 3 basic units of measurement and what they measure 1. Meter: length 2. Liter: volume 3. Gram: mass 10 The metric system increases and decreases by units of... Significant numbers are... all non zero numbers, zeros between numbers, and zeros to the right of the number. ex 0.01230 sig numbers are: 1230 ___ variable g...

DSST Test Questions The ability of a mineral to resist scratching is called - hardness The breaking of a mineral along definite planes is called - cleavage The two most abundant elements in the earth's crust are - oxygen and silicon Which of the following internal crystalline structure of minerals does not have three axes at right angles to one another? - monoclinic Ore minerals contain - a useful metal or nonmetal that is easily extracted The two most important identifying c...

How old is the Earth? CORRECT ANSWER 4.6 billion years old Which of the following is the thickest sphere on Earth? CORRECT ANSWER geosphere Wet mud and earthworm found on the edge of a lake would be considered to be part of which sphere? CORRECT ANSWER biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere On Earth, chemical differentiation lead to the formation of layers in Earth based on the ______ of the materials that make up those layers. CORRECT ANSWER density Between continental and oceanic crust,...

Science Olympiad: Rocks and minerals Rated A+ Albite H: 6.0, S.G: 2.63. A silicate (NaAlSi3O8) a widely distributed rock-forming feldspar. Generally white or light colore. Two directional cleavage. Almandine H:6.5-7.5, S.G:4.31. Color deep purplish red. Usually found in metamorphic rock. a deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminum silicate Amazonite H: 6.0, S.G: 2.5-2.6, Luster: Glassy-vitreous, Color: Green, white, flesh. The only green feldspar Apatite H 5.0, S.G. 3.1-...

Metamorphic Rock - correct answer -mineralogy, texture and/or composition has changed due to pressure, temperature and/or fluids (and enough time) Metasomatic Rock - correct answer -A metamorphic rock whose whole bulk chemical composition was altered during interaction with fluids Role of Pressure - correct answer -a result of overlying weight and/or horizontally oriented forces developed as the rocks are deformed. Greater weight tends to decrease space available for mineral growth, so the...

GIA Colored Stone Final Exam Questions And Answers. By what date had Kokichi Mikimoto begun culturing whole pearls - Answer 1908 Synthetic gem materials - Answer Are not minerals which of the following is an organic gem - Answer amber which of the following is amorphous - Answer amber a natural material that's made up of a mass of one or more kinds of mineral crystals is - Answer rock what group does alamandine belong to - Answer garnet A gem produced by, or derived from, a living organ...

Which of the following is an exogenic process? - weathering Which of the following is an endogenic process? - volcanism Uniformitarianism assumes that - the same physical processes we see today are a key to understanding the processes that have been operating throughout geologic time Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the geologic time scale? - The bulk of Earth's history has occurred during the Precambrian eon. Which of the following is NOT a criteria to be classified as a mine...

What is fossil? - Answer-Remains of an ancient organism or its activity What kinds of rocks are fossils found in? - Answer-Sedimentary rocks What help determine the absolute and relative ages of rocks? - Answer-Fossils What provides clues to past geologic events, climates, and evolution of living things? - Answer-Fossils What are an indicator of an area's ancient environmental conditions and climates? - Answer-Fossils Why do fossils not form in igneous rocks? - Answer-Igneous roc...

LUOA earth science module 2 questions and answers 100% pass Copper is generally used for electrical wiring All rocks are made of minerals We all use minerals every day. We brush our teeth with toothpaste containing ____________, an abrasive powder that scrubs our teeth. We take a shower, get out and maybe put __________ powder on us. We turn on the light switch that has wires made of ___________. calcite, talcum, copper Why is oil not a mineral? (Choose 2) because it is a liquid, because it i...