A silica tetrahedron is composed of

Escape of gases from a cooling lava produces

Maximum compaction can be achieved with:

Evaporite deposits are considered to be possible sites for high-level radioactive waste disposal because of their:

The most important factor in the deposition of evaporite minerals in a marine basin is

A reddish color in a sedimentary rock usually indicates

The Earth’s layers are not all solid. In fact, one layer is liquid. On the figure below, identify the molten layer of the Earth.Click to view larger image.

Mineral crystals come in many different shapes. The image below shows a halite crystal. Which of the following statements regarding the mineral’s characteristics is FALSE?Click to view larger image.

The crime of embezzlement is defined as:

White-collar crimes generally do not involve violence.