Mineral Extraction Quiz - Chapter 1 EVM Part 2

What is the main purpose of surface mining?

• To create underground tunnels

• To transport loose rocks

• To extract minerals from deep underground

• To remove topsoil and vegetation

Which type of mining involves sinking a vertical shaft down to the rock containing minerals?

• Shaft mining

• Surface mining

• Deep mining

• Open cast mining

What is gravel primarily used for?

• Construction

• Making concrete

• Manufacturing cement

• Making glass

What is the impact of extracting minerals on the environment?

• Decrease in erosion

• Increase in biodiversity

• Preservation of topsoil

• Reduction in habitats

What is the first step in subsurface mining?

• Sinking a vertical shaft

• Piling up loose rocks

• Transporting loose rocks

• Digging horizontal tunnels

Which type of mining is used when minerals are located far beneath the ground?

• Strict mining

• Surface mining

• Deep mining

• Open cast mining

What is sandstone primarily used for?

• Construction

• Making concrete

• Manufacturing cement

• Making glass

What is the purpose of using explosives in surface mining?

• To clear topsoil

• To create underground tunnels

• To transport loose rocks

• To break and cut rocks

What is the main purpose of subsurface mining?

• To remove topsoil and vegetation

• To extract minerals from deep underground

• To transport loose rocks

• To create underground tunnels