Understanding Mining Quiz
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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Hard
Samuel Wanjohi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is mining?
The process of extracting minerals from the earth
The study of rocks and minerals
The cultivation of crops
The building of structures
Answer explanation
Mining is specifically defined as the process of extracting minerals from the earth, making it distinct from other activities like studying rocks, farming, or construction.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a mineral?
Gold
Water
Copper
Diamond
Answer explanation
Water is not a mineral because it is a liquid at room temperature and does not have a crystalline structure, while gold, copper, and diamond are all solid minerals with defined chemical compositions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country is known for its large-scale soda ash mining?
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
South Sudan
Answer explanation
Kenya is known for its significant soda ash mining, particularly at Lake Magadi, making it the correct choice among the options provided.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country is a major producer of gold in Eastern Africa?
Djibouti
Burundi
Rwanda
Tanzania
Answer explanation
Tanzania is a leading gold producer in Eastern Africa, known for its significant mining operations, particularly in the Geita and North Mara regions, making it the correct choice among the options provided.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral is primarily mined in Eritrea?
Diamonds
Copper
Gold
Iron ore
Answer explanation
Eritrea is known for its mining industry, particularly for iron ore. While gold and copper are also present, iron ore is the primary mineral extracted, making it the correct answer.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The method used to extract soda ash from Lake Magadi in Kenya is:
Shaft mining
Open-pit mining
Dredging
Hydraulic mining
Answer explanation
Dredging is the method used to extract soda ash from Lake Magadi. This process involves removing sediment and minerals from the lakebed, making it the correct choice compared to other mining methods listed.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Gold mining in Tanzania often involves:
Drilling deep shafts
Using explosives to blast rocks
Sifting through riverbeds
All of the above
Answer explanation
Gold mining in Tanzania involves various methods, including drilling deep shafts, using explosives to blast rocks, and sifting through riverbeds. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
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