Neco 2021 Geography Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2021 Neco Geography examination.

Neco 2021 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 5 NECO • 2021 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A sedimentary rock sample weighs 1000 kg and has the following mineral composition by weight: quartz 40 %, feldspar 30 %, calcite 20 %, clay minerals 10 %. The silica (SiO₂) content of each mineral is: quartz 100 %, feldspar 65 %, calcite 0 %, clay minerals 45 %. Calculate the overall SiO₂ percentage of the rock.

Answer Options

A. 62
B. 58
Correct Answer C. 64
D. 66
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
64

About This Question

This is Neco 2021 Geography Question 5. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Neco Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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