FREE NYSTCE Earth Science (162) Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following comparisons of rocks and minerals is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Rocks are classified by their formation and the minerals they contain, while minerals are classified by their chemical composition and physical properties.

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Rocks do not contain organic substances, although minerals may.

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Both rocks and minerals may contain mineraloids

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Both rocks and minerals can be polymorphs

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately describes mineraloids?

Accepted Answer

Mineraloids are similar to minerals, but they lack a crystalline structure

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Mineraloids are inorganic solids containing two or more minerals with different crystalline structure

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Mineraloids are organic compounds found in rocks

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Mineraloids are inorganic solids containing one or more minerals with the same crystalline structure

Question 3

The following are all subfields of petrology, EXCEPT:

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Mineralogical petrology

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Igneous petrology

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Metamorphic petrology

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Sedimentary petrology

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the minerals' five main physical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Chemical composition

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Streak

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Harness

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Luster

Question 5

In the Mohs scale, which of these minerals would have the lowest rating?

Accepted Answer

Talc

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Diamond

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Gypsum

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Fluorite

Question 6

The real color of a mineral can be seen by:

Accepted Answer

Conducting a streak test on unglazed porcelain tile

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Inspecting the mineral's outer space Shining a light on the mineral to inspect its luster

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Conducting a streak test in white paper

Question 7

Which of the following describes minerals with lusters, such as galena, pyrite, and magnetite?

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Metallic

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Adamantine

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Pearly

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Greasy