Metals Quiz

What is the main difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals?

• Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals do not.

• Ferrous metals are more expensive than non-ferrous metals.

• Ferrous metals are made of plastic, while non-ferrous metals are made of wood.

Which 2 examples are ferrous metals.

• Iron, Steel

• Plastic, Cardboard

• Silver, Gold

Which 2 examples are non-ferrous metals.

• Brass, Copper

• Cast Iron, Wrought Iron

• Steel, Tool steel

Which metals are commonly used for making jewellery?

• Silver and Gold

• Iron and Steel

• Plastic and Cardboard

What is the process called when metals are extracted from their ores?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Digging

What is the name of the Mine at Orange NSW?

• Cadia East Mine

• Fortescue Mine

• Boddington Gold Mine

Name a method used to extract metals from their ores.

• Smelting

• Digging

• Cutting

What do they mine at Cadia Mine in Orange

• Gold and Copper

• Steel and Iron

• Wool and Textiles

• Brass and Platinum

What are environmental impact of metal mining?

• Deforestation, Pollution, Habitat destruction

• Social and Cultural Impact (Indigenous land rights and community health and safety)

• Water Pollution and Greenhouse gases

• All of them

What defines a precious metal?

• Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical elements of high economic value.

• Metals that contain iron

• Metals that are cheap to buy.