10 Questions
What is a mineral?
A naturally occurring element or compound
Which major group of minerals is of interest to environmental geology?
Silicates
How are rocks classified based on their formation processes?
By how they were formed in the rock cycle
Which process is intimately related to the rock cycle?
Tectonic plate movement
Which type of rocks crystallized from magma?
Igneous rocks
Which type of rocks are formed from parts of other rocks or by chemical processes?
Detrital rocks
What factors can change metamorphic rocks?
A combination of heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids
What properties of minerals and rocks may have environmental importance?
Physical and chemical properties
What is the main importance of weathering in relation to Earth processes?
Formation of soils and preparation of Earth materials
What are common rock structures that may have important environmental consequences?
Fractures, faults, folds, and unconformities
Discover the fundamental role of minerals and rocks in the Earth's composition, surface processes, and geological history with this quiz. Test your knowledge on their formation, properties, and significance for our civilization.
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