Rocks And Minerals Pre-assessment (Earth Science Regents)

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Rocks and Minerals Pre-Assessment (Grade 8)

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1.

The table below shows the hardness of four materials. Which statement best describes the hardness of dolomite. This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 3.1 a) Hardness of Four Materials Material Hardness Human Fingernail 2.5 Copper Penny 3.0 Window Glass 4.5 Steel Nail 6.5
- A.
  
  Dolomite can scratch a copper penny, but cannot be scratched by a steel nail.
- B.
  
  Dolomite can scratch a copper penny, but cannot be scratched by a fingernail.
- C.
  
  Dolomite can scratch window glass, but cannot be scratched by a steel nail.
- D.
  
  Dolomite can scratch window glass, but cannot be scratched by a fingernail.
- E.
  
  Dolomite cannot be scratched by any other material.
2.

The graph below shows the relationship between mass and volume for three samples, A, B, and C, of a given material. What is the density of this material? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 3.1a).
- A.
  
  10.0 g/cm3
- B.
  
  5.0 g/cm3
- C.
  
  2.0 g/cm3
- D.
  
  1.0 g/cm3
- E.
  
  20.0 g/cm3
3.

The diagrams below show the crystals of four different rocks viewed through the same hand lens. Which crystals most likely formed from molten material that cooled and solidified most rapidly? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 3.1b).Crystal A: Crystal B:Crystal C:Crystal D:
- A.
  
  Crystal A
- B.
  
  Crystal B
- C.
  
  Crystal C
- D.
  
  Crystal D
4.

Which three minerals are most commonly found in the igneous rock granite? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 3.1c).
- A.
  
  Plagioclase feldspar, potassium feldspar, and quartz
- B.
  
  Plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and olivine
- C.
  
  Amphibole, calcite, and hematite
- D.
  
  Amphibole, biotite mica, and gypsum
- E.
  
  Biotie, Olivine, and pyroxine
5.

Which rock is metamorphic and shows evidence of foliation? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 3.1c).
- A.
  
  Rock 1
- B.
  
  Rock 2
- C.
  
  Rock 3
- D.
  
  Rock 4
6.

Rocks are classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic based primarily on their (Standard 2.1m):
- A.
  
  Texture
- B.
  
  Mineral Composition
- C.
  
  Crystal or Grain Size
- D.
  
  Method of Formation
- E.
  
  Density
7.

The fossil below was found in surface bedrock in the eastern United States. Which statement best describes the formation of the rock containing this fossil? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 1.2f).
- A.
  
  The rock was formed by the metamorphism of sedimentary deposited in a terrestrial environment during the Cretaceous Period.
- B.
  
  The rock was formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments deposited in a terrestrial environment during the Triassic Period.
- C.
  
  The rock was formed from the solidification of magma in a marine environment during the Triassic Period.
- D.
  
  The rock was formed by the metamorphism of sedimentary deposited in a terrestrial environment during the Triassic Period.
- E.
  
  The rock was formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments deposited in a marine environment during the Cambrian Period.
8.

Base your answer to this question on the cross section and data table shown below. The cross section shows a sediment-laden river flowing into the ocean. The arrow shows the direction of river flow. Different zones of sorted sediments, A, B, C, and D, have been labeled. Sediments have been taken from these zones and measured. The data table shows the range of sediment sizes in each zone.The sedimentary rock, shale, will most likely form from sediments deposited in which zone? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 2.1v). DATA TABLE Zone Major Sediment Sizes A 0.04 cm to 6 cm B 0.006 cm to 0.1 cm C 0.0004 cm to 0.006 cm D Less than 0.0004 cm
- A.
  
  Zone A
- B.
  
  Zone B
- C.
  
  Zone C
- D.
  
  Zone D
9.

New York State bedrock was formed as a result of which of the following processes? This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 2.1v).
- A.
  
  In a delta from sand grain deposited, and cemented together by minerals
- B.
  
  In Earth’s interior where temperatures exceeded the melting point of quartz
- C.
  
  On Earth’s surface from the cooling of molten lava
- D.
  
  In a desert when heat and metamorphic pressure caused quartz crystals to fuse together
- E.
  
  Meteor impact from a large asteroid 65 million years ago.
10.

Rate, on a scale of 1 – 4, 1 being the lowest and 4 being the highest, how much you already know about maps and measurement.
11.

Rate, on a scale of 1 – 4, 1 being the lowest and 4 being the highest, how interested are you in maps and measurement.
12.

Part of a gemstone’s value is based on the way the gemstone shines in reflected light. The way a mineral reflects light is described as the mineral’s. This question may require the use of the Earth Science Reference Tables (Standard 3.1a).
- A.
  
  Fracture
- B.
  
  Hardness
- C.
  
  Streak
- D.
  
  Luster
- E.
  
  Cleavage