Midterm part 1 Earth Science

Question 1

When geologists say that a mineral always contains certain elements in the definite proportions, the mineral...

Accepted Answer

has a definite chemical composition

Question 2

To find the longitude and latitude, and elevation on Earth's surface, the Global Positioning system uses..

Accepted Answer

a network of satellites

Question 3

Landform that has high elevation and more or less level surface...

Accepted Answer

plateau

Question 4

Earthmoving equipment scrapes away soil to expose ore in the process of smelting.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

If one centimeter on a map represents 25, 000 centimeters on the ground, the scale is...

Accepted Answer

1 : 25,000

Question 6

A miner is anyone who searches for an ore deposit.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Nitrogen and oxygen are the most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Plateaus, plains and mountains are part of...

Accepted Answer

lithosphere

Question 9

Elevation, relief, and landforms are factors that determine an area's ...

Accepted Answer

topography

Question 10

Minerals come from organic materials.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Between Earth's crust and core is the asthenosphere.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

The Rocky Mountains have low relief and high elevation.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Elevation, relief, and slope on a topographic map are shown using...

Accepted Answer

contour lines

Question 14

Magma that cools slowly beneath the surface forms minerals with ___ crystals.

Accepted Answer

large

Question 15

A mineral that does not split apart evenly has the property of fracture.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 15