6.3 Mineral Resources

What defines a mineral?

• A substance that is living and contains organic materials.

• A nonliving solid substance with a specific combination of elements.

• A material that forms from liquids or gases.

• A substance that can only be found in rocks.

What is the main difference between minerals and ores?

• A) All minerals are ores, but not all ores are minerals.

• B) All ores are minerals, but not all minerals are ores.

• C) Minerals are organic, and ores are inorganic.

• D) Minerals are valuable, and ores have no economic value.

Which process describes how minerals form from cooling magma?

• Crystallization

• Melting

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the distribution of minerals?

• Tectonic activity

• Weather patterns

• Volcanic activity

• The type of rock formation

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How do minerals form from solutions?

• When solutions containing minerals freeze.

• When water in solutions evaporates, leaving minerals behind.

• When minerals are absorbed by plant roots.

• When sunlight transforms minerals in the solution.

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Which mineral is often found in areas with volcanic activity or tectonic plate boundaries?

• Quartz

• Limestone

• Gold

• Calcite

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Why are mineral resources considered nonrenewable?

• Because they are man-made and cannot be replaced.

• Because they can be replenished quickly by natural processes.

• Because once mined, they take millions of years to form again.

• Because they are easily recycled and reused.

Which of the following is a common use of minerals in everyday life?

• Producing synthetic fabrics

• Making metals for electronics and jewelry

• Growing plants in soil

• Creating renewable energy sources

What is crystallization?

• The process of water freezing in rocks.

• The formation of solid minerals from a solution.

• The melting of minerals at high temperatures.

• The breaking down of minerals by weathering.

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Which statement best explains the importance of conserving mineral resources?

• A) Minerals are renewable and easily replaced.

• B) Minerals are nonrenewable and take millions of years to form.

• C) Minerals can be found everywhere on Earth.

• D) Minerals are no longer necessary for modern society.