Which of the following is true about rocks?
Rocks are composed of only one mineral.
Rocks do not contain any nonmineral matter.
Coal is not considered a true rock.
Most rocks are a mixture of minerals.
2. If granite undergoes high temperatures and high pressures within Earth, what type of rock will be formed?
Assume that the granite does not melt.
a sedimentary rock
a metamorphic rock
magma
an igneous rock
3. All of the energy that drives Earth's rock cycle comes from _____.
the wind
Earth's interior and the sun
the breakdown of organic matter
the movement of water over Earth's surface
4. Where is the energy source found that drives the processes that form igneous and metamorphic rocks?
the sun
the wind
Earth's interior
moving water
5. A rock that forms when magma hardens beneath Earth's surface is called an _____
intrusive metamorphic rock
intrusive igneous rock
extrusive sedimentary rock
extrusive igneous rock
9 answers
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
Got 100%
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. A
No, rocks are not valuable because they are nonliving solids.
Yes, rocks are valuable because they are useful to people.
No, rocks are not valuable because they contain a lot of waste.
Yes, rocks are valuable because they are part of Earth’s crust.
Aluminum is produced from bauxite ore and can be used for many things. Which option describes a common production use of aluminum?(1 point)
electrical wiring and pipes
steel objects
fuel for nuclear power plants
lightweight containers and drugs
What are common uses of the mineral quartz?(1 point)
automobile manufacturing and packaging
iron and steel production
glass manufacturing and paints
building and paving materials
Why is copper considered to be a very valuable natural resource?(1 point)
Copper conducts electricity well so it can be used for wiring
Copper can be melted down to use in steel production
Copper fuels nuclear power plants around the United States
Copper is the only mineral that can be classified as an ore
2B
3B
4C
5C
6B
7C
8D
9C
10D
11.D
12D
2. C
3. A
Those are the answers for The Rock Cycle Quick Check (GACA)