Social Studies- Our mineral resources

Sand, gravel, and granite are examples of

• metallic minerals

• metallic elements

• nonmetallic minerals

• aluminum

Which of the following describes a metallic mineral?

• silver

• a mineral that conducts electricity, has a shiny surface, and is opaque

• copper

• all of the above

Minerals are natural substances found deep inside the Earth.

• True

• False

In how many ways minerals are classified on the basis of composition?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which one of these is a non-metallic mineral?

• Iron Ore

• Bauxite

• Limestone

• Manganese

The extraction of Minerals from the Earth is called _____________________

• Rilling

• Mining

• Digging

• Shafting

____________________ contains metals in raw forms.

• Metallic Minerals

• Non- Metallic Minerals

Rocks from which minerals are mined are known as...........

• COAL

• GYPSUM

• ORE

• CHEMICAL

What can coal be used for?

• construction

• heat and electricity

• countertops

• making glass

Resources that we obtain from nature are known as:

• Man-made resources

• Natural resources

• God gift

• Forest resources