Mining Quiz

What is mining?

• The process of refining minerals to extract the desired substances

• The process of extracting valuable minerals from the earth

• The process of manufacturing raw materials

• The process of constructing energy production facilities

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Which type of mining involves the creation of large open pits?

• Shaft mining

• Strip mining

• Heap leaching

• Placer mining

Which method is historically significant for strip mining in Appalachia?

• Strip mining

• Solution mining

• Room and pillar mining

• Open-pit mining

What is the purpose of leaving pillars of ore in room and pillar mining?

• To separate minerals from river sediments

• To support the roof

• To extract valuable minerals

• To create open pits

Which method was historically used for gold mining in rivers?

• Placer mining

• Strip mining

• Open-pit mining

• Solution mining

What is solution mining?

• A process of injecting a solution to dissolve and extract minerals

• A process of crushing and piling ore in heaps

• A process of separating minerals from river sediments

• A process of refining minerals to extract the desired substances

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is heap leaching commonly used for?

• Extracting aluminum

• Extracting salt

• Extracting coal

• Extracting precious metals

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

How is aluminum produced from bauxite ore?

• Through placer mining

• Through a refining process

• Through strip mining

• Through open-pit mining

Where are major bauxite deposits found in the US?

• Utah and Kentucky

• West Virginia and Kentucky

• South Dakota

• Arkansas, Georgia, and Alabama

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the key step in alumina refining?

• Crushing the bauxite

• Treating it with caustic soda

• Smelting alumina

• Casting and fabrication