Earth Science Quiz: Mining and Fossil Fuels

What is the primary purpose of mining?

• To build houses

• To extract useful resources

• To grow crops

• To create energy

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Which of the following is NOT a method of mining?

• Open Pit Mining

• Strip Mining

• Placer Mining

• Water Mining

What is the main component of fossil fuels?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

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Which fossil fuel is formed from the remains of ancient plants?

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Biomass

• Natural Gas

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What is the process called that transforms kerogen into hydrocarbons?

• Photosynthesis

• Thermal Cracking

• Catagenesis

• Respiration

Which of the following is a characteristic of anthracite coal?

• Burns quickly with a lot of smoke

• Is known as brown coal

• Contains less than 60% carbon

• Has the highest carbon content

What is the main environmental concern associated with mining?

• Groundwater contamination

• Soil enrichment

• Increased biodiversity

• Air purification

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Which stage of mining involves securing investment and gathering geological data?

• Construction

• Exploration

• Reclamation

• Operation

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What is the term for the process of extracting valuable minerals from waste rock?

• Exploration

• Reclamation

• Processing

• Mining

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Coal

• Hydropower

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy