Minerals
Practice Test
1.
When a gas cools, it __________ thermal energy in the process of __________.
SC.A.1.4.4
a.
gains, sublimation
b.
releases, condensation
c.
gains, condensation
d.
releases, evaporation
2.
What is the correct atomic composition of quartz?
a.
two silica atoms and one iron atom
b.
four atoms of silica and oxygen each
c.
two silica atoms
d.
two oxygen atoms and one silica atom
3.
What is a gas that is composed of positive ions and free electrons?
SC.A.1.4.3
a.
hydrogen
b.
a liquid
c.
neon
d.
a plasma
4.
What is the dependent variable in the graph in Figure 3?
Time
s
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Mass of product
g
1.5
3.2
4.3
6.0
7.7
9.2
10.4
12.1
a.
weight
b.
mass
c.
product versus time
d.
time
5.
What explains the behavior of natural phenomena?
SC.H.1.4.3
a.
experiments
b.
theories
c.
dependent variables
d.
scientific laws
6.
How does a Landsat satellite differentiate between objects on Earth's surface?
a.
Landsat uses a single detector to measure the intensities of energy.
b.
Landsat measures the longest frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from Earth.
c.
Features on Earth radiate warmth at different frequencies, which show up as different colors on Landsat images.
d.
Landsat satellites take pictures using visible light.
7.
What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances with all the characteristics of the substance?
SC.A.2.4.2
a.
a gas
b.
matter
c.
a solid
d.
an element
8.
Bases produce __________ in solution.
a.
helium ions
b.
hydrogen ions
c.
oxygen ions
d.
hydroxide ions
9.
The type of projection shown in the Figure is best suited for what kind of map?
a.
a navigational map
b.
a world map
c.
a topographic map
d.
a road map
10.
What makes an element stable?
SC.A.1.4..5
a.
if it has a covalent bond
b.
if its nucleus is packed tightly
c.
if it has the same number of neutrons and protons
d.
if its outermost energy level is full
11.
Which method uses sound waves for remote sensing?
a.
sonar
b.
Landsat satellite
c.
GPS
d.
Topex/Poseison satellite
12.
How are depressions represented on a topographic map?
a.
with a contour line with hachures
b.
with a benchmark
c.
with a circular symbol
d.
with red contour lines
13.
The equator circles Earth __________.
a.
at the same location as the International Date Line
b.
between the north and south poles
c.
halfway between the north and south poles
d.
around Earth at 66°N
14.
What is the numerical value for the hardest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale?
a.
100
b.
11
c.
10
d.
20
15.
What type of atomic particle has a negative charge?
a.
an electron
b.
an isotope
c.
a neutron
d.
a proton
16.
What is an example of an oxide?
a.
anhydrite
b.
calcite
c.
sulfur
d.
magnetite
17.
What is the hardness of quartz?
a.
2
b.
4
c.
7
d.
9
18.
What is the definition of cartography?
a.
the use of computers to make maps
b.
the use of satellites to make topographic maps
c.
the science of mapmaking
d.
the use of road maps
