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Rocks
Test Description: Rocks
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) As the water content of rock increases, the melting point _
A
remains the same
B
decreases
C
first increases, then decreases
D
increases
2) A model that illustrates the predictable patterns of mineral formation from cooling magma is ____
A
Bowen's reaction series
B
mineral composition
C
crystal separation
D
layered intrusion formation
3) Intrusive igneous rocks form ____.
A
fine-grained rocks
B
coarse-grained rocks
C
when a molten mass of rocks cools quickly
D
on Earth's surface
4) Rocks are formed when magma ____.
A
undergoes radioactive decay
B
erodes
C
crystallizes
D
weathers
5) Igneous rocks that cool slowly beneath Earth’s crust are ____.
A
intrusive
B
extrusive
C
always magnetic
D
sedimentary
6) Igneous rocks that cool quickly on Earth’s surface are ____
A
always magnetic
B
intrusive
C
extrusive
D
metamorphic
7) Extrusive rocks, which cool more rapidly than intrusive rocks, are generally more ____
A
finely grained
B
coarsely grained
C
radioactive
D
magnetic
8) Factors that affect a rock’s melting point include ____
A
rarity
B
value as a gem
C
usefulness as a building material
D
pressure and water content
9) Valuable ore deposits and gem crystals are often associated with ____.
A
oil deposits
B
igneous intrusions
C
thin crustal areas
D
oceans
10) What type of sediment particles have worn surfaces and rounded corners?
A
sorted
B
unsorted
C
clastic
D
dissolved
11) What type of bedding has the heaviest and coarsest material is on the bottom?
A
metamorphic
B
graded
C
cementation
D
clastic
12) What type of sedimentary rock is coarse-grained with angular fragments
A
nonofoliates
B
nonfoliates
C
conglomerates
D
foliates
13) What results when rocks come in contact with molten rocks such as those in an igneous intrusion?
A
hydrothermal metamorphism
B
contact metamorphism
C
regional
D
precipitation
14) The metamorphism of limestone results in the formation of ____.
A
quartzite
B
gneiss
C
marble
D
silver
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