Mining

A ________is a place where rocks and minerals of value are extracted.

• mineral

• mine

• store

Thousands of things you use every day are made from

• raw materials.

• natural resources.

• rocks and minerals.

Which is not a mineral?

• oil

• aluminium

• diamond

• cement

• wood

A ____________ is a scientist who studies the Earth and it’s processes.

• dentist

• geologist

• professor

Before a mine can be opened, a complete ________________________ is done so the land can be rehabilitated during and after mining.

• environmental study

• evaluation

• cost effective study

There are two basic types of Mining:

• Opened & Closed

• Underground & Surface Mining.

• extraction and removal

________is the process of removing mineral resources from the Earth’s crust.

• Mining.

• Drilling.

• Extraction.

Which is a common process to attain minerals?

• Milling

• Concentration and Flotation

• Smelting

• Leaching

• All of the above

Which of the following minerals can you find in Mexico?

• Cement

• Oil

• Granite

• Silver

• All of the above.

For which mineral Mexico is considered the top leading producer?

• Gold

• Emeralds

• Oil

• Silver