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13. Which of the following minerals will fizz in contact with hydrochloric acid? (1 point)
quartz
calcite
fluorite
gold
14. Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes involved in sedimentary rock formation? (1 point)
erosion, weathering, compaction, cementation, deposition
compaction, cementation, deposition, weathering, erosion
deposition, cementation, compaction, erosion, weathering
weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation
15. What type of sedimentary rock is formed from weathered particles of rocks and minerals? (1 point)
clastic sedimentary rock
biochemical sedimentary rock
chemical sedimentary rock
intrusive sedimentary rock
16. In which of the following settings would a metamorphic rock most likely form? (1 point)
an ocean floor
a desert
8 kilometers below Earth’s surface
on the slopes of an active volcano
17. Which of the following is NOT an agent of metamorphism? (1 point)
heat
running water
pressure
a hydrothermal solution
18. A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals ____. (1 point)
combine and form visible bands
combine but do not form visible bands
become less compact
align themselves parallel to the direction of the forces acting on them
19. Which of the following energy resources might replace dwindling petroleum supplies one day? (1 point)
coal and natural gas
tar sands and uranium
oil shale and tar sands
wind and coal
20. Placer deposits form when ____. (1 point)
hot, metal-rich fluids cool underground
heavy eroded particles settle out of moving water
organic matter is compressed over millions of years
magma cools in underground chambers
quartz
calcite
fluorite
gold
14. Which of the following represents the correct order of the processes involved in sedimentary rock formation? (1 point)
erosion, weathering, compaction, cementation, deposition
compaction, cementation, deposition, weathering, erosion
deposition, cementation, compaction, erosion, weathering
weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation
15. What type of sedimentary rock is formed from weathered particles of rocks and minerals? (1 point)
clastic sedimentary rock
biochemical sedimentary rock
chemical sedimentary rock
intrusive sedimentary rock
16. In which of the following settings would a metamorphic rock most likely form? (1 point)
an ocean floor
a desert
8 kilometers below Earth’s surface
on the slopes of an active volcano
17. Which of the following is NOT an agent of metamorphism? (1 point)
heat
running water
pressure
a hydrothermal solution
18. A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals ____. (1 point)
combine and form visible bands
combine but do not form visible bands
become less compact
align themselves parallel to the direction of the forces acting on them
19. Which of the following energy resources might replace dwindling petroleum supplies one day? (1 point)
coal and natural gas
tar sands and uranium
oil shale and tar sands
wind and coal
20. Placer deposits form when ____. (1 point)
hot, metal-rich fluids cool underground
heavy eroded particles settle out of moving water
organic matter is compressed over millions of years
magma cools in underground chambers