INDLS Mining Quizizz

What is prospecting primarily concerned with?

• The search for ore deposits

• Conservation of endangered species

• Mapping unexplored territories

• Studying ancient civilizations

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following is NOT a method used by prospectors to find mineral deposits?

• Taking water samples

• Examining plant life

• Using satellite imagery

• Setting off explosions underground

What type of rocks are known to contain deposits of calcite or dolomite?

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Pegmatites

Which mineral is NOT typically found in metamorphic rocks?

• Talc

• Garnet

• Graphite

• Pyrite

What process involves melting ore to remove valuable metals?

• Evaporation

• Filtration

• Smelting

• Condensation

Which mining technique is used for large deposits near the surface?

• Subsurface mining

• Strip mining

• Open pit mines

• Shaft mining

What is the main environmental concern with open pit mines?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Disruption of the ecosystem

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the purpose of mine reclamation?

• To build infrastructure

• To restore the land to its original state

• To create new habitats for wildlife

• To find new ore deposits

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is an alloy?

• A solid made up of two or more metals

• A process to extract metals from ore

• A method to refine impurities

• A type of coal used in smelting

Which of the following is NOT a step in the smelting process?

• Using carbon dioxide to cause chemical changes

• Heating the mixture to a very high temperature

• Mixing the ore with limestone and coke

• Freezing the mixture to separate the metal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4