Quiz Introduction to Earth Science and Minerals
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Quiz: Introduction to Earth Science and Minerals Grade: 44/50 Question 1
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The two components of an atom that are found in the nucleus are:
Protons and electrons Protons and neutrons Neutrons and electrons Only protons Protons, neutrons, and electrons Question 2
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What kind of igneous rock forms the majority of the ocean crust?
Pumice Andesite Limestone Basalt Granite
Incorrect: Question 3
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A young-Earth creation position holds that
Earth is 4.5 billion years old and all life is connected by evolution, guided by God Earth is thousands of years old and humans were created separately from animals by God Earth is thousands of years old and all life is connected by evolution, guided by God Earth is 4.5 billion years old and humans were created separately from animals by God Earth is 4.5 billion years old and all life is connected by evolution, not guided by God Question 4
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Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the natural sciences?
Focus on human behavior and relationships Systematic collection of data Testing and evaluating hypotheses
Refinement/improvement of ideas over time Exploration of the natural world Question 5
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A _____________ is a zone of weakness that allows a mineral to break along flat surfaces.
Polymorph Refraction path Tetrahedral region Internal angle Cleavage plane Question 6
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What non-silicate mineral group is characterized by having a S2- ending?
Sulfates Sulfides Oxides Carbonates
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Native elements Question 7
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Who developed the model for science/religion interactions discussed in your textbook?
Robert Boyle Marcus Ross Larry Vardiman Pope John Paul II Leonard Brand Question 8
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The lithosphere is made up of what materials?
Crust Uppermost mantle Both of these None of these Incorrect: Question 9
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The type of science that focuses on material inventions is
Natural science Engineering and technology Historical science Empirical science Imperial Science Question 10
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Which type of approach to science often must evaluate multiple competing hypotheses simultaneously?
Social science Empirical Science Historical science Natural science Imperial science Question 11
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The way that a mineral reflects light off of its surface is called its ________________.
Cleavage Habit Specific gravity Luster Effervescence Question 12
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An example of a mica group mineral is quartz.
True False Question 13
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The vapor canopy concept in young-Earth creation has seen many successes in scientific testing and modeling.
True False Question 14
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Gypsum is an example of a non-metallic resource mineral.
True False Question 15
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Noah’s flood provides ideal conditions for the formation of rubies, and emeralds.
True False Question 16
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The negatively charged component of a molecule is called the anion.
True False Question 17
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Silicate minerals are divided into groups on the basis of how their tetrahedral are arranged.
True False Question 18
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List six of the mineral properties. These are the unique physical characteristics that, in combination, lead to identification of a mineral.
Your Answer:
Cleavage, Lustre, Colour, Hardness, Density, Fracture