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Minerals can form deep inside Earth’s crust by

A
cleavage and fracture.
B
friction along faults.
C
crystallization of melted materials.
D
evaporation of ancient seas.
3

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
geode
B
vein
C
evaporation
D
crystallization
E
magma
F
lava
G
solution
H
gem
4

Which of the following is a way that minerals are formed?

A
Minerals are left behind when super-heated water within the Earth cools.
B
Minerals are left behind when water evaporates.
C
Minerals are created through the destruction of other matter.
D
Both A and B are correct
5

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
geode
B
vein
C
evaporation
D
crystallization
E
magma
F
lava
G
solution
H
gem
7

Minerals may form on Earth’s surface when

A
magma heats a solution.
B
crystallization is delayed.
C
solutions evaporate.
D
pure metals are present.
8

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
geode
B
vein
C
evaporation
D
crystallization
E
magma
F
lava
G
solution
H
gem
9

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
geode
B
vein
C
evaporation
D
crystallization
E
magma
F
lava
G
solution
H
gem
10

Which is a factor that affects the size of mineral crystals formed in magma?

A
rate of cooling
B
fluorescence
C
evaporation
D
elements dissolved in hot water

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Weathering Answers — Earth Science CR 25-26