About this Study Set
This study set covers Geology through
20 practice questions.
Exploring the connection between earth materials, minerals, and the human body. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Geology and Human Health study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Which mineral is the primary component of human bones and teeth?
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A
Quartz
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B
Calcium
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C
Feldspar
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D
Mica
2
What metallic element, found in the Earth's crust, is essential for carrying oxygen in human blood?
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A
Iron
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B
Gold
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C
Silver
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D
Copper
3
Which mineral is commonly used in table salt to help regulate human body fluids?
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A
Graphite
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B
Halite
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C
Talc
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D
Calcite
4
What substance, found in the Earth's soil, is often added to toothpaste to strengthen tooth enamel?
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A
Fluoride
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B
Sulfur
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C
Asbestos
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D
Coal
5
Which mineral is required by the human thyroid gland to produce hormones?
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A
Iodine
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B
Lead
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C
Mercury
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D
Arsenic
6
Which element, found in rocks and soil, is a critical component of human DNA?
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A
Phosphorus
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B
Neon
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C
Helium
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D
Argon
7
What soft mineral is commonly used as a base ingredient in baby powder?
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A
Talc
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B
Diamond
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C
Topaz
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D
Corundum
8
Which mineral is essential for proper human muscle and nerve function?
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A
Magnesium
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B
Platinum
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C
Titanium
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D
Zinc
9
What trace element found in Earth's crust is vital for a healthy human immune system?
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A
Zinc
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B
Nickel
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C
Cobalt
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D
Tin
10
Which mineral is widely used in the medical field to create casts for broken bones?
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A
Gypsum
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B
Obsidian
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C
Granite
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D
Basalt
11
What substance, derived from the Earth's crust, is the main component of a human's fingernails and hair?
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A
Keratin
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B
Quartz
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C
Feldspar
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D
Calcite
12
Which mineral is naturally found in human bodies and helps maintain a healthy heartbeat?
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A
Potassium
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B
Lead
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C
Aluminum
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D
Silicon
13
What element found in Earth's rocks is necessary for the production of collagen in human skin?
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A
Copper
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B
Gold
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C
Silver
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D
Iron
14
Which mineral is essential for the body to process Vitamin B12?
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A
Cobalt
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B
Tin
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C
Bismuth
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D
Cadmium
15
What type of rock salt is commonly used in medical saline solutions?
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A
Sodium Chloride
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B
Iron Oxide
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C
Calcium Carbonate
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D
Silica
16
Which mineral helps the human body absorb calcium for healthy bones?
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A
Boron
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B
Lead
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C
Mercury
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D
Arsenic
17
What element found in the Earth's crust is necessary for healthy human eye function?
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A
Zinc
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B
Lead
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C
Gold
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D
Copper
18
Which mineral is a key component in human stomach acid to help digest food?
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A
Chlorine
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B
Neon
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C
Helium
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D
Argon
19
What earth-derived mineral is often included in dietary supplements for healthy skin?
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A
Sulfur
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B
Graphite
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C
Diamond
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D
Coal
20
Which mineral is found in the Earth's crust and is necessary for human cellular energy production?
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A
Manganese
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B
Platinum
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C
Titanium
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D
Nickel
