1-1 Minerals

Question 1

A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds

Answer 1

compound

Question 2

A solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern

Answer 2

crystal

Question 3

A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

Answer 3

element

Question 4

A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure

Answer 4

mineral

Question 5

A mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen

Answer 5

nonsilicate mineral

Question 6

A mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that may also contain one or more metals

Answer 6

silicate mineral

Question 7

When a body of salt water dries up, minerals are left behind. As the water evaporates, the minerals crystalline

Answer 7

Evaporation

Question 8

High temperatures and pressures deep below the ground can cause the minerals in rock to change into different minerals

Answer 8

Metamorphism

Question 9

Surface water and ground water carry dissolved minerals into lakes or sea. The minerals can crystallize on the bottom of the lake or sea

Answer 9

Deposition

Question 10

Water underground can be heated by hot rock. The hot water can dissolve some minerals and deposit other minerals in their place

Answer 10

Reaction

Question 11

Melted rock can cool slowly under Earth’s surface. As the melted rock cool, minerals form

Answer 11

Cooling

Question 12

A natural material whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably

Answer 12

Ore

Question 13

The process of returning land to its original condition after mining is completed

Answer 13

Reclamation