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APSC 151 Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated 2024/2025
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Catastrophism - A historical belief that the Earth was shaped by brief catastrophic events.



Lithosphere - Earth's outermost layer, consisting of the crust and uppermost mantle, is a relatively cool,
rigid shell.



Mineral - A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical
composition.



In descending order of abundance, which of the following sets of elements account for over 98 percent
of the continental crust? - O, Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Na, K, Mg



Muscovite and biotite are in the same silicate mineral group, exhibiting nearly identical physical
properties. What is the main difference between them? - Muscovite and biotite have different major
cations.



Why are nonsilicate minerals divided into classes based on anion or anion complex that the members
have in common? - The nonsilicate minerals are classed by crystal structure and bond types, causing
them to exhibit similar physical properties.



Approximately how many minerals have been identified? - 4000



The most abundant silicate mineral in Earth's crust is __________. - Feldspar



Ferromagnesian silicates __________. - Have a higher specific gravity than nonferromagnesian silicates
and contain iron and/or magnesium



Ferromagnetic - Is the basic mechanism by which certain materials (such as iron) form permanent
magnets, or are attracted to magnets.



Abrasion and plucking occur in the - The basal, sliding zone

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