Uses of Ores

What are the two main types of minerals mentioned in the passage?

• Metallic and Non-metallic

• Organic and Inorganic

• Natural and Synthetic

• Solid and Liquid

Which of the following is an example of a non-metallic mineral?

• Bauxite

• Hematite

• Graphite

• Laterite

What is an ore?

• A rock that contains a metal

• A pure form of metal

• A type of non-metallic mineral

• A synthetic mineral

Which mineral is used in the steelmaking process?

• Calcite

• Fluorite

• Quartz

• Talc

What is bauxite primarily used for?

• Extracting aluminum

• Making talcum powder

• Seasoning food

• Building materials

Which mineral is used in making kitty litter absorbent?

• Kaolinite

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Quartz

Why might some ores not be mined, according to the passage?

• They don't contain enough resources to be economically worthwhile

• They are too difficult to extract

• They are not pure enough

• They are non-metallic

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