5.3 Finding Minerals

Where are minerals found? Select ALL that apply.

• in the air

• underground

• in rocks

• in a cave

• in a mountain

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Which of these are renewable resources?

• solar energy

• minerals

• natural gas

• wind power

• hydropower

Which of these are nonrenewable resources?

• solar energy

• minerals

• natural gas

• wind power

• hydropower

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Renewable resources are resources that are _?_ than they are _?_.

• replaced faster; used

• used faster; replaced

Which type of resource produces less greenhouse gases?

• coal

• natural gas

• renewable

• nonrenewable

Minerals are found in _?_ quantities in _?_ locations around the world.

• unlimited; easily predicted

• unlimited; random

• limited; easily predicted

• limited; random

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Veins are...

• concentrated areas of minerals

• areas with renewable minerals

• areas with very few minerals

• areas with valuable mineral types

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Why are rivers a good place to find gold? Select ALL that apply.

• because minerals wash into rivers

• because rivers have a lot of fish

• because there are so many water plants

• because the water can wear down rocks exposing minerals

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Where are most of the mineral resources located in your state?

• in the mountainous areas

• in the middle part of the state

• near the coast

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Where do minerals come from? Select ALL that apply.

• within the earth

• decaying matter

• meteorites

• the come from the sun

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