1.
Question 1
Sedimentary rocks consist mostly of dead organic material like shells from the
bodies of sea creatures.
1. T
True
2.
F
False
2.
Question 2
Minerals form through the processes of _____________.
1.
perspiration, composition, and deconstruction
2.
precipitation, convection, and decomposition
3.
precipitation, crystallization, and deposition
4.
mineralization, agitation, and settlement
3.
Question 3
Minerals have properties because of their crystal structure and chemical
compositions. Which of the following lists those properties?
1.
order, clarity, tint
2.
color, hardness, specific gravity
3.
reflection, malleability, strength
4.
water, depth, strength
4.
Question 4
Vesicles or holes in rocks like those in pumice and scoria are caused by gas
bubbles in the lava melt.
1. T
True
2.
F
False
5.
Question 5
Sediments and sedimentary rock cover about how much of Earth's solid surface?
1.
30-45%
2.
90-95%
3.
25-40%
