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The Marble Institute of America
AIA/Architectural Record Continuing
Education
Instructions
- Read the article "The
Beauty of Natural Stone."
- Complete the questions below, then fill in your answers
.
- Fill out and submit the AIA/CES education reporting form
in the magazine or print
the form to receive one AIA learning unit.
Questions:
LU: 1 HS: 1
1. From 1994 through 2001, U.S. homeowners
spent an average of how much per per year on kitchen and bath
remodels?
a. $10 billion
b. $20 billion
c. $30 billion
d. $40 billion
2. At 36,300 tons in October, 2002,
which country was the leading monthly exporter of granite
to the U.S?
a. Italy
b. Spain
c. Brazil
d. Mexico
3. Which classification of natural
stone includes granite, gabbros and basalt?
a. Igneous
b. Metamorphic
c. Sedimentary
4. Which classification of natural
stone includes marble, slate, quartzites
and schist?
a. Igneous
b. Metamorphic
c. Sedimentary
5. Which is a metamorphic rock resulting
from the recrystalization of limestone caused by heat and
pressure?
a. Marble
b. Granite
c. Sandstone
d. Onyx
6. Green coloring in marble is caused
by:
a. Iron oxides
b. Bituminous materials
c. Chlorite
7. Which classification of marble
contains no geologic blemishes or voids that require filling
or patching?
a. Group A
b. Group B
c. Group C
d. Group D
8. Which classification of marble
commonly has geologic blemishes but is the largest and most
colorful group of marbles?
a. Group A
b. Group B
c. Group C
d. Group D
9. Which stone has historically been
favored for exterior use since its composition makes it both
stable and able to hold a high polish?
a. Granite
b. Marble
c. Slate
10. Which stone finish is generally
preferred for floors, stair treads, and thresholds?
a. Polished finish
b. Honed finish
c. Flamed (thermal) finish
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