Minerals Quiz

What minerals are considered the most abundant on Earth?

• Calcite, Galena, Graphite

• Hematite, Feldspar, Magnetite

• Pyrite, Quartz, Mica

• Sulfur, Limestone, Coal

Which of the following are rock-forming minerals?

• Magnetite, Hematite, Galena

• Sulfur, Graphite, Pyrite

• Calcite, Galena, Graphite

• Calcite, Feldspar, Quartz

Identify the ore minerals from the list below.

• Calcite, Feldspar, Quartz

• Hematite, Magnetite, Pyrite

• Mica, Sulfur, Limestone

• Coal, Gravel, Crushed Stone

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Where does the majority of runoff in Virginia end up?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

• Mississippi River

• Gulf of Mexico

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What problems does the runoff into the Chesapeake Bay pose?

• Increased tourism

• Improved water quality

• Pollution and ecosystem disruption

• Economic growth

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Why is runoff into the Chesapeake Bay a problem for Virginians?

• It leads to lower property values

• It causes water scarcity

• It contributes to local flooding

• It affects water quality and local fisheries

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If you lived in southeast Virginia, into which ocean would all runoff water drain?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

If you lived in Southwest Virginia, which river would runoff end up in?

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

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What is the primary difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replenished over a short period of time, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.

• Renewable resources are only found in specific parts of the world, whereas nonrenewable resources are evenly distributed.

• Nonrenewable resources can be recycled indefinitely, while renewable resources cannot be recycled.

• Nonrenewable resources are always more environmentally friendly than renewable resources.

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Wind