· Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a silicate mineral made with a complex, 3-D arrangement of silica-oxygen tetrahedra?
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· Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following minerals is a silicate?
· Question 3
A rock is an aggregate of __________ minerals.
· Question 4
2 out of 2 points
A _____________ is a zone of weakness that allows a mineral to break along flat surfaces.
· Question 5
2 out of 2 points
A material of characteristic physical and chemical properties which cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical processes is called a(n):
· Question 6
According to the model of science/religion interactions discussed in your textbook, the Science Domain and Religion Domain are able to interact through a(n)
· Question 7
What non-silicate mineral group is characterized by having a CO32- ending?
· Question 8
2 out of 2 points
The Earth sciences are a collection of several different but related disciplines. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
· Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of the natural sciences?
· Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which discipline within the Earth sciences focuses on the solid Earth?
· Question 11
2 out of 2 points
The way that a mineral reflects light off of its surface is called its ________________.
· Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which type of bond involves loose connections between weakly charged regions of overall neutral molecules?
· Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Diamonds and graphite are both polymorphs (different crystal forms) of what material?
· Question 14
Which origins position is the longest-held one in Christianity and Judaism?
· Question 15
2 out of 2 points
All of the following are defining attributes of minerals EXCEPT:
· Question 16
A naturalistic evolution position holds that
· Question 17
The unique physical characteristics that a mineral possesses (those that let us determine which mineral is in front of us) are called:
· Question 18
2 out of 2 points
The characteristics that are shared by (and define) all minerals are called mineral ______________.
· Question 19
2 out of 2 points
The continental crust is less dense than the mantle.
· Question 20
2 out of 2 points
Genesis 1:28 is one of the verses that informs the Dominion Mandate.
· Question 21
2 out of 2 points
Silica and oxygen are rare components of the Earth’s crust.
· Question 22
2 out of 2 points
Silicate minerals are divided into groups on the basis of how their tetrahedral are arranged.
· Question 23
2 out of 2 points
Resources can be used without affecting the environment.
· Question 24
2 out of 2 points
The inner core is solid and composed of iron and nickel.
· Question 25
Mineral resources can be divided into three categories. List and briefly describe each. [Show Less]