Question 1

________ is composed of alternating bands of light and dark silicate minerals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marble
B)  Mica schist
C)  Phyllite
D)  GneissE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The major role of thermal energy (heat) in metamorphism is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing the strength of rocks so that stress can be an effective agent of change
B)  increasing the processes of dissolution and flow of different minerals
C)  driving chemical reactions that lead to recrystallization
D)  providing energy for the physical changes that occur during metamorphismE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Most limestone has a biochemical origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The change from a sediment to a sedimentary rock typically involves burying the sediment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

confining pressure differential stress melting chemical fluids

Accepted Answer

melting

Question 6

Slate is associated with high-grade metamorphism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

What type of stress (pressure)is illustrated in the diagram below?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which rock type is associated with a high-energy environment (such as a very turbulent stream) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate
B)  shale
C)  chert
D)  none of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Death Valley is a site where ________ sedimentary rocks are common.

Accepted Answer

A)  detrital
B)  evaporite
C)  biochemical
D)  clasticE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

An important condition for the formation of coal is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  abundant plant and animal life in a region
B)  decomposition of organic matter with abundant oxygen
C)  incomplete decomposition of organic matter due to a lack of oxygen
D)  acid rich waters that reduce the organic matter to pure carbonE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Explain why sedimentary rocks are particularly important in studying the past history of the Earth.

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Sedimentary rocks form at the surface of...

Question 12

Igneous rock is formed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  by the weathering of preexisting rocks
B)  by changes in mineral composition
C)  at great depth within Earth
D)  by crystallization of magmaE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The most abundant chemical sedimentary rock is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  limestone
B)  dolomite
C)  chert
D)  rock saltE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Why do crystals in a magma stop growing during cooling?

Accepted Answer

A)  They run out of space.
B)  They run out of heat.
C)  They become too dense to grow.
D)  The pressure from rocks above becomes too great and the magma stops growing crystals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 15

Igneous rocks are composed primarily of sulfate-type minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following places is well known for its intrusive igneous rocks that were exposed by erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mount St.Helens Volcano
B)  Hawaii
C)  Yosemite National Park
D)  Yellowstone National ParkE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The minerals gold,silver and mercury are often found in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrothermal veins
B)  the lower parts of an intrusion
C)  disseminated deposits
D)  alteration of limestoneE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Probably the single most characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks is ________.

Accepted Answer

layering (...

Question 19

shale sandstone breccia conglomerate

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following is not a dark silicate mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  biotite
B)  amphibole
C)  quartz
D)  pyroxeneE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 3: Rocks: Materials of the Solid Earth

________ is composed of alternating bands of light and dark silicate minerals.

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The major role of thermal energy (heat) in metamorphism is ________.

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Most limestone has a biochemical origin.

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The change from a sediment to a sedimentary rock typically involves burying the sediment.

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confining pressure differential stress melting chemical fluids

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Slate is associated with high-grade metamorphism.

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What type of stress (pressure)is illustrated in the diagram below?

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Which rock type is associated with a high-energy environment (such as a very turbulent stream) ?

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Death Valley is a site where ________ sedimentary rocks are common.

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An important condition for the formation of coal is ________.

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Explain why sedimentary rocks are particularly important in studying the past history of the Earth.

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Igneous rock is formed ________.

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The most abundant chemical sedimentary rock is ________.

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Igneous rocks are composed primarily of sulfate-type minerals.

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Which of the following places is well known for its intrusive igneous rocks that were exposed by erosion?

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The minerals gold,silver and mercury are often found in ________.

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Probably the single most characteristic feature of sedimentary rocks is ________.

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shale sandstone breccia conglomerate

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