Types of Minerals in Rocks Quiz

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What is the temperature of the lava when it erupts?

500 degrees Celsius

800 degrees Celsius

200 degrees Celsius

1,100 degrees Celsius (correct)

What type of flows are Hawaiian volcanoes famous for?

Thick and viscous flows

Sharp and crystalline flows

Smooth and gentle pahoehoe flows (correct)

Rough and jagged flows

What does sulfur dioxide help with in the context of the text?

Assists in pushing the lava up and out of the surface (correct)

Makes lava harden quickly

Gives lava its shininess

Causes lava to cool down rapidly

What is a caldera as mentioned in the text?

A big hole at the top of a volcano Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bill Kato in the context of the text?

A volcanologist working at the volcano observatory Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical color of obsidian rock?

Black Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock has a gritty, medium-grained texture?

Sedimentary rock Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is typically smooth with small, wavy bands?

Metamorphic rock Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is known for its glassy, smooth texture with no visible grains?

Igneous rock Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is typically not greasy or shiny in appearance?

Sedimentary rock Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is described as having a dark-green color?

Pyroxene Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is known for its softness and is used to make talcum powder?

Talc Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral has a greasy or soapy texture?

Talc Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is shiny and used in watch glass and parts?

Quartz Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is described as hard and dull in appearance?

Pyroxene Signup and view all the answers

Types of Minerals in Rocks Quiz

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