Minerals
Practice Test
1.
1:24 000 is an example of a __________.
a.
verbal scale
b.
map projection
c.
graphic scale
d.
fractional scale
2.
A __________ studies groundwater and surface water.
a.
climatologist
b.
meteorologist
c.
hydrologist
d.
geochemist
3.
A crystal is found with monoclinic structure. What element shown in the figure is this crystal most like structurally?
a.
pyrite
b.
gypsum
c.
topaz
d.
feldspar
4.
__________ is the way a mineral reflects light.
a.
Luster
b.
Color
c.
Streak
d.
Cleavage
5.
According to the Table, which city is farthest north?
City
Latitude
Longitude
Cape Town, South Africa
34°S
18°N
Pontianik, Indonesia
0°
109°E
Nome, Alaska
65°N
165°W
Quito Ecuador
0°
79°W
Stockholm, Sweden
59°N
18°E
Wellington, New Zealand
41°S
175°E
a.
Pontianak, Indonesia
b.
Cape Town, South Africa
c.
Wellington, New Zealand
d.
Stockholm, Sweden
6.
What is the smallest particle of an element?
a.
an atom
b.
a proton
c.
a neutron
d.
an isotope
7.
Predict what will happen to the zinc shown in the higher concentration of acid, as shown in the figure.
a.
it will dissolve faster
b.
it will not affect the rate at which it dissolves
c.
it will dissolve slower
d.
it will form a covalent bond with the acid
8.
What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?
a.
experiments
b.
dependent variables
c.
theories
d.
scientific laws
9.
Climatology is most closely related to which field?
a.
meteorology
b.
astronomy
c.
geology
d.
oceanography
10.
What is caused by the presence of trace elements in a mineral?
a.
streak
b.
color
c.
harness
d.
luster
11.
What is a solid that has particles arranged in regular geometric patterns?
a.
a covalent bond
b.
an iconic compound
c.
a gas
d.
a crystalline structure
12.
According to the symbols shown in the figure, in which state of matter do these elements occur?
a.
plasma
b.
gas
c.
solid
d.
liquid
13.
According to the Table, which city is the closest to the Prime Meridian?
a.
Cape Town, South Africa
b.
Nome, Alaska
c.
Wellington, New Zealand
d.
Quito, Ecuador
14.
What type of projection is best for mapping small areas or weather maps?
a.
Mercator projection
b.
gnomonic projection
c.
a topographic map
d.
conic projection
15.
How many satellites are in the GPS?
a.
24
b.
6
c.
50
d.
4
16.
Graphs and charts of data can be used for __________.
a.
testing the independent variable
b.
data analysis
c.
formation of a hypothesis
d.
deciding on a control
17.
How do crystals of salt form?
a.
from solution
b.
inside caves
c.
in glacial ice
d.
from magma
18.
How does the satellite Topex/Poseidon map ocean features?
a.
visible light
b.
radar
c.
ultraviolet rays
d.
X rays
19.
What is a gas that is composed of positive ions and free electrons?
a.
neon
b.
hydrogen
c.
a plasma
d.
a liquid
20.
According to the table, which material tested underwent a chemical change when vinegar was added?
Material Tested
Addition of Vinegar
Addition of Iodine
Heated with candle
Distilled water
No change
No change
Boiled
Cornstarch
No change
Turns blue
No change
Sugar
No change
No change
Melts
Baking soda
Fizzing takes place
No change
No change
Mystery mixture
Fizzing takes place
Turns blue
No change
a.
distilled water
b.
cornstarch
c.
sugar
d.
baking soda
