earth space chapters 3 & 4 test prep game. 1)which of the following is a major characteristic of...
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1) Which of the following is a major characteristic of plasma?
a) It has a definite shape.
b) It has a definite volume.
c) Electrons can escape it’s electron cloud.
d) It is formed at very low temperatures.
1) Which of the following is a major characteristic of plasma?
a) It has a definite shape.
b) It has a definite volume.
c) Electrons can escape it’s electron cloud.
d) It is formed at very low temperatures.
5) Which group describes minerals that contain silicon, oxygen and one or more metals?
a) Carbonates
b) Silicates
c) Oxides
d) Sulfates
5) Which group describes minerals that contain silicon, oxygen and one or more metals?
a) Carbonates
b) Silicates
c) Oxides
d) Sulfates
6) A(n) ____________ is a mineral that contains a useful substance that can be mined at a profit.
a) Ore
b) Gem
c) Plasma
d) Streak
6) A(n) ____________ is a mineral that contains a useful substance that can be mined at a profit.
a) Ore
b) Gem
c) Plasma
d) Streak
7) Which of the following does not describe a mineral?
a) It is crystalline.
b) It has a definite chemical composition.
c) It was once alive.
d) It is naturally occurring.
7) Which of the following does not describe a mineral?
a) It is crystalline.
b) It has a definite chemical composition.
c) It was once alive.
d) It is naturally occurring.
8) Which of the following units could be used to measure density?
a) meters per second
b) grams per second
c) meters per centimeters squared
d) grams per centimeters cubed
8) Which of the following units could be used to measure density?
a) meters per second
b) grams per second
c) meters per centimeters squared
d) grams per centimeters cubed
9) Where are protons and neutrons found?
a) In the electron cloud
b) In the nucleus
c) In orbitals
d) In plasma
9) Where are protons and neutrons found?
a) In the electron cloud
b) In the nucleus
c) In orbitals
d) In plasma
10) The atomic number of an element includes the number of:
a) Electronsb) Neutronsc) Protonsd) Protons and Neutrons
10) The atomic number of an element includes the number of:
a) Electronsb) Neutronsc) Protonsd) Protons and Neutrons
11) When an ionic bond is formed, electrons are __________ another atom.
a) Given to or taken fromb) Given toc) Taken fromd) Destroyed in
11) When an ionic bond is formed, electrons are __________ another atom.
a) Given to or taken fromb) Given toc) Taken fromd) Destroyed in
14) Which is the least reliable physical property to identify a mineral?
a) Streak
b) Luster
c) Magnetism
d) Color
14) Which is the least reliable physical property to identify a mineral?
a) Streak
b) Luster
c) Magnetism
d) Colord
15) Which is an example of a mineral with a non-metallic luster?
a) Gold
b) Pyrite
c) Quartz
d) Graphite
d
15) Which is an example of a mineral with a non-metallic luster?
a) Gold
b) Pyrite
c) Quartz
d) Graphite
16) Glass is not a mineral, because:a) It fractures.b) It is transparent.c) It is a solid.d) It is not crystalline.
16) Glass is not a mineral, because:a) It fractures.b) It is transparent.c) It is a solid.d) It is not crystalline.
17) The specific gravity of a material compares its weight with an equal volume of __________.
a) Water
b) Diamond
c) Air
d) Rock
17) The specific gravity of a material compares its weight with an equal volume of __________.
a) Water
b) Diamond
c) Air
d) Rock
d
19) Which is true about pH?a) Acids have low pH; Bases have high pH.
b) Bases have low pH; Acids have high pH.
c) Acids and Bases can have the same pH.
d) A neutral material has a high pH.
19) Which is true about pH?a) Acids have low pH; Bases have high pH.
b) Bases have low pH; Acids have high pH.
c) Acids and Bases can have the same pH.
d) A neutral material has a high pH.
20) Most minerals are composed of ________ and _________ combined with other elements.
a) Carbon and Hydrogenb) Silicon and Oxygenc) Calcium and Oxygend) Chlorine and Sodium
20) Most minerals are composed of ________ and _________ combined with other elements.
a) Carbon and Hydrogenb) Silicon and Oxygenc) Calcium and Oxygend) Chlorine and Sodium
22) Which mineral property is illustrated by mica peeling off in thin sheets?
a) Luster
b) Streak
c) Hardness
d) Cleavage
22) Which mineral property is illustrated by mica peeling off in thin sheets?
a) Luster
b) Streak
c) Hardness
d) Cleavaged
23) Explain why coal is not a mineral.a) Coal is black.
b) Coal is made of dead plants.
c) Coal is a solid.
d) Coal is found underground.
23) Explain why coal is not a mineral.a) Coal is black.
b) Coal is made from dead plants.
c) Coal is a solid.
d) Coal is found underground.
24) For whom is the mineral hardness table named?
a) Isaac Newton
b) Neil Armstrong
c) Alfred Wegener
d) Friedrich Mohs
24) For whom is the mineral hardness table named?
a) Isaac Newton
b) Neil Armstrong
c) Alfred Wegener
d) Friedrich Mohs
26) An isotope has a different number of _________ than other atoms of the same element.
a) protons
b) neutrons
c) electrons
d) molecules
26) An isotope has a different number of _________ than other atoms of the same element.
a) protons
b) neutrons
c) electrons
d) molecules
27) Which is a true statement?a) All atoms of the same element have
the same atomic number.
b) All atoms of the same element have the same atomic mass.
c) All atoms have the same atomic number.
d) All atoms have the same atomic mass.
27) Which is a true statement?a) All atoms of the same element have
the same atomic number.
b) All atoms of the same element have the same atomic mass.
c) All atoms have the same atomic number.
d) All atoms have the same atomic mass.
28) The words uneven or splintery describe a mineral’s _____________.
a) Cleavage
b) Fracture
c) Hardness
d) Luster
28) The words uneven or splintery describe a mineral’s _____________.
a) Cleavage
b) Fracture
c) Hardness
d) Luster
d
29) If a fingernail has a hardness of 2.5, which mineral in the table can it scratch?
a) Diamond
b) Quartz
c) Calcite
d) Gypsum
29) If a fingernail has a hardness of 2.5, which mineral in the table can it scratch?
a) Diamond
b) Quartz
c) Calcite
d) Gypsum
Tie-Breaker Question: How many named minerals has the International Mineral Association (IMA) identified?
Note: Must be closest to the correct answer without going over.