Rocks
Most rocks that form from fragmental rock particles are classified as
clastic sedimentary
A student incorrectly measured the volume of a mineral sample as 63 cubic centimeters. The actual volume was 72 cubic centimeters. What was the student s approximate percent deviation (percentage of error)?
12.5%
Which mineral property is illustrated by the peeling of muscovite mica into thin, flat sheets?
Cleavage
How far can an S-wave travel in 9 minutes?
2,600 km
A student measures the velocity of the water in a stream as 2.5 meters per second. The actual velocity of the water is 3.0 meters per second.What is the approximate percent deviation of the student's measurement?
17%
Which sedimentary rock may form as a result of biologic processes?
Fossil limestone
What is the density of a rock which has a mass of 35 grams and a volume of 7.0 cubic centimeters?
5.0 g/cm3
Which property of the mineral diamond allows diamond powder to be used to shape gems for jewelry?
Crystal shape
How far can an P-wave travel in 9 minutes?
5,600 km
A student incorrectly measured the volume of a mineral sample as 63 cubic centimeters. The actual volume was 72 cubic centimeters. What was the student s approximate percent deviation (percentage of error)?
12.5%
Which sedimentary rocks are clastic and consist of particles that have diameters smaller than 0.006 centimeter?
Siltstone and shale
In wh ich p h as e (s tate) d o mo s t Earth materials h ave their greatest dens ity?
Gaseous
What mineral is an ore of iron and has a characteristic reddish brown streak?
Hematitide
How far can an S-wave travel in 6 minutes 40 seconds?
1,800 km
A student calculates the density of a third material as 8.3 grams per cubic centimeter instead of the accepted value of 8.0 grams per cubic centimeter.What is the student's approximate percent deviation (percent of error)?
3.8%
The precipitation of the mineral halite would form a layer of
Rock salt
You have a rock with a volume of 15 cm3 and a mass of 45 g. What is its density?
3.0g/cm3
According to the Properties of Common Minerals Earth Science reference table, which mineral scratches dolomite and is scratched by olivine?
Potassium feldspar
How far can a P-wave travel in 6 minutes 40 seconds?
3,700 km
The density of water at 4oC is known to be 1.00 g/mL. Kayla experimentally found the density of water to be 1.075 g/mL. What is her percent error?
7.5%
According to the Earth Science Reference Tables, sedimentary rocks formed by compaction and cementation of land-derived sediments are classified on the basis of
Particle size
If a container of volume 150cm3 is filled with the same liquid, density 6.0g/cm3, what is the mass of the liquid in the container?
900g
Which mineral is white or colorless, has a hardness of 2.5, and splits with cubic cleavage?
Halite
If an earthquake occurs at 08:50:40, what time did the P-wave arrive at a seismic station 2,600 km away?
08:55:40
An object has a mass of 35.0 grams. On Anthony’s balance, it weighs 34.85 grams. What is the percent error of his balance?
0.43%