Mineral Characteristics & Classification: Explain

Multiple Choice

Silicate minerals are composed of _____.

• 
  silicon-carbon compounds

• 
  silicon-hydrogen compounds

• 
  silicon-oxygen compounds

• 
  only silicon atoms

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the essential characteristics of nonsilicate minerals?

• 
  not solid

• no crystal structure

• 
  no oxygen atoms

• 
  no silicon-oxygen compounds

Multiple Choice

True or False: Lithium is used in batteries for eco-friendly cars, but the mining process to obtain lithium might have negative environmental consequences.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following are tasks a mining engineer would perform?

Select all that apply.

• design and manage mines

• clean and maintenance mining equipment

• study newly discovered deposits

• manage reclamation projects

• manage waste materials and by-products

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements is accurate about minerals?

Select all that apply.

• 
  mineral resource supplies in developed countries can run out

• there is an endless supply of minerals

• minerals are a valuable resource and should not be wasted

• recycling will help conserve mineral resources