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?

<p>A big hole at the top of a volcano (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bill Kato in the context of the text?

<p>A volcanologist working at the volcano observatory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical color of obsidian rock?

<p>Black (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sedimentary rock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Metamorphic rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Igneous rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sedimentary rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pyroxene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Talc (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral has a greasy or soapy texture?

<p>Talc (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Quartz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is described as hard and dull in appearance?

<p>Pyroxene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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