Earth's Resources

Front

What is the hardest mineral that Quartz cannot scratch?

Back

Corundum

Front

Which of the following is not classified as a fossil fuel: coal, oil, or uranium?

Back

Uranium

Front

Are metals considered minerals?

Back

TRUE

Front

What type of resources are fossil fuels classified as: renewable or nonrenewable?

Back

Nonrenewable

Front

Which of the following is not an animal product: wool, leather, or cotton?

Back

Cotton

Front

What is the primary component of fossil fuels?

Back

Carbon-based compounds

Front

Name a common use of quartz in everyday life.

Back

Used in glass making and electronics.

Front

What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

Back

Coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

What is the definition of a mineral?

Back

A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once depleted.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4