Mineral Resources Quizizz

How many minerals have been found within the earth's crust?

• Exactly 2,000

• Over 5,000

• More than 3,000

• Less than 1,000

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is NOT a non-metallic mineral?

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Bauxite

• Graphite

What is an ore?

• A classification system for minerals

• A type of rock that contains sufficient minerals with important elements

• A pure metallic mineral found in the earth's crust

• A tool used for mining minerals

Which mineral is primarily used in the production of aluminum?

• Laterite

• Hematite

• Quartz

• Bauxite

What is the primary use of calcite?

• To make talcum powder

• To season food

• As a building material

• In the lens of a microscope

Which of the following is a significant environmental impact of mineral extraction?

• Surface mining and land disruption

• Improvement in air quality

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the main cause of water pollution in the context of mineral extraction?

• Increased water use in agriculture

• Chemical runoff and leaching of minerals into nearby water bodies

• Overflow of water from mining sites

• Natural water evaporation

Which of the following minerals is used to make kitty litter absorbent?

• Talc

• Gypsum

• Fluorite

• Kaolinite

What role does economics play in mining ores?

• Determines the aesthetic value of minerals

• Ensures that all minerals are mined equally

• Decides if the quantity of the resource is worth extracting

• Has no impact on mining decisions

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which practice is crucial to minimize negative effects while harnessing mineral resources?

• Focusing solely on metallic minerals

• Adopting sustainable practices

• Increasing the scale of mining operations

• Expanding urban development into mining areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1