Quiz on Minerals and Resources

What is an alloy?

• A natural material with high mineral concentration

• A metallic solid or liquid composed of a mixture of metals

• A process of extracting minerals

• A place where stone is extracted

What does the term "exports" refer to?

• Bringing goods into a country

• Sending goods to another country for sale

• Extracting minerals from the ground

• Recycling valuable materials

What is a quarry?

• A process of extracting minerals

• A place where stone or other materials are extracted

• A natural material with valuable minerals

• A process of recycling

What is reclamation?

• Extracting minerals from the ground

• Sending goods to another country

• Bringing land to a suitable condition

• A natural material with valuable minerals

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What does recycling involve?

• Extracting minerals from the ground

• Sending goods to another country

• Putting materials through a cycle to recover valuable items

• Bringing goods into a country

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What is another example of how early humans used rocks and minerals?

• Protection

• Transportation

• Communication

• Entertainment

Which of the following was NOT a factor in choosing specific materials for Native American quarrying and mining?

• Availability

• Color

• Methods used to extract

• Certain properties

What is the dark grey, sedimentary form of quartz used for?

• Making jewelry

• Splitting thin and sharp for weapons

• Building structures

• Creating artwork

Which factor is considered human when influencing the use of resources?

• Abundance, natural distribution, and availability

• Geographic location

• Technology and methods of exploration

• Location of the resource

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What is one of the new uses for minerals mentioned?

• Building houses

• Creating jewelry

• Developing technology

• Making art

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