Write a short essay comparing and contrasting the definitions of “mineral” and “rock.” Illustrate how these concepts

are related with specific examples. What will be an ideal response?


The student should discuss the definitions of both terms and recognize that rocks are
aggregates of one or more minerals. Examples of minerals may include quartz, calcite,
diamond, etc. Examples of rocks may include limestone, quartz sandstone, etc

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a. nonseismic intervals between frequent earthquakes along a particular fault b. portions of seismograms that lie between the arrival of P and S waves c. segments of active faults that experience frequent earthquakes d. segments of active faults that have not produced earthquakes for a long period of time

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________ is a sedimentary rock formed by the cementation of coarse angular fragments of rubble.

A. Arkose B. Cataclastic C. Conglomerate D. Breccia E. Boulder rock

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