Lithium Article Quizizz

What is the primary resource extracted from the Atacama Desert for battery production?

A) Freshwater

B) Lithium

C) Gold

D) Salt

• A

• B

• C

• D

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How much brine do the mining companies pump up per second?

A) 1,000 liters

B) 2,000 liters

C) 3,000 liters

D) 4,000 liters

• A

• B

• C

• D

The brine that is pumped from the desert contains __ carbonate.

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What percentage of water can be evaporated during the lithium extraction process?

A) 50%

B) 70%

C) 95%

D) 100%

• A

• B

• C

• D

According to estimates, how many liters of water might be used to produce a single kilo of lithium?

A) 100 to 500 liters

B) 400 to 2 million liters

C) 1,000 to 5,000 liters

D) 10,000 to 20,000 liters

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is one argument made by the mining companies about their water extraction practices?

A) It helps increase local vegetation.

B) It will not affect the area’s freshwater resources.

C) It provides water for drinking.

D) It promotes agricultural growth.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is the main source of water used by lithium companies in the Atacama Desert?

A) Rainwater

B) Freshwater from local streams

C) Brine from the subsurface

D) Water from nearby lakes

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The brine is not suitable for __ use.

A) agricultural

B) industrial

C) recreational

D) drinking

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The Atacama Desert is described as the __ desert in the world

What did the researchers at Arizona State University find in their study?

A) Positive effects on water resources

B) No correlation between lithium extraction and vegetation

C) A negative correlation between lithium extraction and vegetation

D) Increased water flow

• A

• B

• C

• D

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