Of the following types of material, which is the one that is heterogeneous? Is it: w) quartz x) feldspar y) granite z) mica

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ANSWER: Y -- GRANITE

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Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Description : Which of the following is a metallic ore? (1) Mica (2) Quartz (3) Feldspar (4) Galena

Last Answer : (4) Galena Explanation: Galena is the most abundant lead mineral. It is a metallic, lead-gray mineral with cubic cleavage and a distinctly high density. It belongs to the octahedral sulfide group of minerals with metal ions in octahedral positions.

Description : Which of the following is a metallic ore ? (1) Mica (2) Quartz (3) Feldspar (4) Galena

Last Answer : Galena

Description : Carbonic acid is extremely active in the chemical weathering of: w) feldspar x) quartz y) carbon z) quartzite

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- FELDSPAR

Description : An agate is a form of what mineral? w) magnetite x) feldspar y) quartz z) copper

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- QUARTZ

Description : What is the name of the white clay which has been used for thousands of years in the fabrication of ceramic bodies? Is it: w) Talc x) Kaolin y) Feldspar z) Quartz

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- KAOLIN

Description : Feldspar, Quartz and Mica are

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Description : Granite mainly composed of quartz and feldspar particles, is obtained from (A) Sedimentary rocks (B) Metamorphic rocks (C) Igneous rocks (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

Description : Which of the following substance is highly plastic? (1) Quartz (2) Mica (3) Granite (4) Clay

Last Answer : (4) Clay Explanation: Clays exhibit plasticity when mixed with water in certain proportions. When dry, clay becomes firm and when fired in a kiln, permanent physical and chemical changes ... with different minerals and firing conditions, are used to produce earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain.

Description : Which of the following substance is highly plastic ? (1) Quartz (2) Mica (3) Granite (4) Clay

Last Answer : Clay

Description : Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? w) sandstone x) granite y) quartz z) marble

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARBLE

Description : Based on the following rocks and minerals, select the correct statement, quartz, shale, basalt, granite, marble, gypsum, mica (A) Basalt and marble are the only metamorphic rocks (B) There is no sedimentary rock (C) Granite is the only igneous rock (D) Quartz and mica are minerals

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Description : The predominant constituent which is responsible for strength in granite is (A) Quartz (B) Felspar (C) Mica (D) None of the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Description : The softest material just next to talc in the Mhos scale is (A) Quartz (B) Gypsum (C) Feldspar (D) Fluorite

Last Answer : (B) Gypsum

Description : The softest material just next to talc in the Mho's scale is (A) Quartz (B) Gypsum (C) Feldspar (D) Fluorite

Last Answer : (C) Feldspar

Description : Which one of the following is an example of chemical weathering? w) the splitting of a boulder x) the grinding of pebbles into sand y) the cleavage of a feldspar crystal z) the rusting of hornblende

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- THE RUSTING OF HORNBLENDE

Description : The most common mineral found in igneous rock is: w) feldspar x) olivine y) muscovite z) fluorite

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- FELDSPAR

Description : All gases form what type of mixture? w) dispersion x) colloidal y) homogeneous z) heterogeneous

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- HOMOGENEOUS 

Description : How do you account for the abundant of quartz and shortage of feldspar in most soil?

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Description : Which is the most abundant mineral on earth’s crust? a. A Amphibole b. B Limestone c. C Feldspar d. D Quartz

Last Answer : c. C Feldspar

Description : Which is the most abundant mineral on earth’s crust? a. A Amphibole b. B Limestone c. C Feldspar d. D Quartz

Last Answer : c. C Feldspar

Description : Which one of the following is used for preparing porcelain? (A) Clay (B) Feldspar (C) Quartz (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Description : North American Indians used this mineral of volcanic origin to make tips for arrows: w) obsidian x) quartz y) flint z) pumice

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- OBSIDIAN

Description : The principal mineral in most sand beaches is w) quartz x) orthoclase y) magnetite z) muscovite

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- QUARTZ

Description : What is the chemical formula for quartz? w) CaCO-3 x) SiO-2 y) Fe-2O-3 z) none of these

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SiO-2

Description : Which of the following reasons explains why quartz cannot be identified by its color alone? w) Its color is too faint. x) It has no color. y) It exists in a variety of colors. z) Its color fades.

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- IT EXISTS IN A VARIETY OF COLORS

Description : When shale weathers, it forms mostly: w) clay x) quartz y) soluble carbonates z) slate

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- CLAY

Description : Of the following minerals, the one most resistant to both chemical and mechanical weathering is: w) calcite x) muscovite y) hornblende z) quartz 

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- QUARTZ

Description : Most cave deposits form from which of the followin minerals? w) hematite x) calcite y) quartz z) none of these

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- CALCITE

Description : Which of the following pairs of minerals are difficult to tell apart because both are always dark in color and almost equally hard? w) muscovite and orthoclase x) muscovite and quartz y) hornblende and talc z) hornblende and augite

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- HORNBLENDE AND AUGITE 

Description : Which of the following materials is the hardest? w) calcite x) silicon carbide y) topaz z) quartz

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SILICON CARBIDE

Description : The black sand of the Hawaiian Islands is composed of which of the following? w) dark limestone x) quartz y) gypsum z) basalt

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- BASALT

Description : Which of these pairs of minerals are always found in granites? w) muscovite and calcite x) quartz and orthoclase y) hornblende and talc z) augite and magnetite

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- QUARTZ AND ORTHOCLASE

Description : Fine parallel lines, or striations, are most likel to be seen on a cleavage surface of which of the following minerals? w) quartz x) orthoclase y) hornblende z) plagioclase (pron: play-gee-o-klase)

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- PLAGIOCLASE

Description : Which of the following minerals is noted for its one perfect cleavage? w) calcite x) muscovite y) quartz z) pyrite

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- MUSCOVITE 

Description : Which one of the following minerals does NOT contain silica tetrahedrons? w) quartz x) muscovite y) halite z) orthoclase

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- HALITE

Description : In geological studies, arkose contains which of th following minerals which gives it a reddish color? w) orthoclase x) calcite y) aragonite (pron: a-rag-o-nite) z) quartz

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ORTHOCLASE

Description : The core of the earth is thought to be composed of which of the following? w) basalt and granite x) compressed gases y) uranium and lead z) iron and nickel

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- IRON AND NICKEL

Description : Fossils are rarely found in such rocks as: w) limestone x) sandstone y) shale z) granite

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- GRANITE

Description : A rock composed of cemented sand and gravel is: w) shale x) conglomerate y) granite z) marble

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- CONGLOMERATE

Description : Igneous rocks that form from magma are known as: w) minerals x) granite y) intrusive rocks z) gneiss (pron: nice)

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- INTRUSIVE ROCKS

Description : Which of the following is an igneous rock? w) Granite x) Shale y) Coal z) Slate

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- GRANITE

Description : An example of a rock whose minerals have been crushed into thin sheets or bands is: w) shale x) schist y) conglomerate z) granite

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- SCHIST 

Description : Which of the following pairs contains one igneous and one sedimentary rock? w) shale and marble x) sandstone and quartzite y) granite and limestone z) obsidian and gneiss

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- GRANITE AND LIMESTONE

Description : What does the minerals talcmuscovite mica quartz and olivine?

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Description : What is mineral crystals of quartz biotite mica and amphibole are produced primarily by?

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Description : Which of the following are bad conductors of electricity? (1) Mica and Quartz (2) Metals and Rubber (3) Metals and Mica (4) Mica and Rubber

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Description : Which of the listed groups of electrical insulation materials is best suited for the highest operating temperatures? A. impregnated cotton and silk B. unimpregnated paper and cotton C. pure glass and quartz D. mica and porcelain with bonding agents

Last Answer : Answer: C

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Last Answer : C. Sand and Silicates (Answer)

Description : Which of the following is a rock? (A) Quartz (B) Mica (C) Gypsum (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer: Option C