1. Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

the time it takes for a volcanic eruption

how often an earthquake occurs

a statement such as if too much stress is put on a fault, an earthquake may result

2. Which type of geologist studies past life and its preservation?

mineralogist

geophysicist

paleontologist

3. Which type of geologist studies composition and structure of minerals?

seismologist

paleontologist

mineralogist

4. Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

ionic

metallic

covalent

5. Why is color not always reliable when identifying minerals?

because color is subjective

because color depends on the light present when you observe the mineral

because the same mineral can come in different colors

6. Which classification of mineral is most dominate in the Earth's crust?

carbonates

chlorinate

silicates

7. What is the texture of this igneous rock?

smooth, solid appearance

pegmatitic

phaneritic

aphanitic

8. Which of the following is true of metamorphic rocks?

They form as a result of volcanic processes.

They form as a result of weathering and erosion.

They form as a result of intense heat and pressure.

9. Which process comes first in the formation of clastic sedimentary rocks?

erosion

burial

weathering