Earth Science WK 15 Mastery Assess It

Which of the following does not describe a metallic mineral resource?

• They are known as native elements.

• They take millions of years to form.

• They include elements such as gold and silver.

• They are found combined with other elements.

Which nonmetallic minerals are commonly used in jewelry making?

• calcite

• gemstones

• ores

• platinum

Which mineral is commonly used for food preservation?

• gypsum

• salt

• copper

• iron

Which of the following is not a use for gold?

• electronics in computers

• medicines, such as for rheumatoid arthritis

• making glass

• coat spacecraft to help reflect infrared radiation

Which mineral is effective in treating burns and preventing infection?

• diamond

• silver

• quartz

• gold

What mineral can be used in drills to cut through rock, and why is it used?

• diamond because it is easy to shape into a drill

• quartz because it has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale

• gold because it is easy to shape into a drill

• diamond because it has a hardness of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale

Wind turbines, solar panels, and geothermal are examples of renewable energy because _____.

• They are all natural forms of energy.

• The energy from the sun, Earth, and wind will not run out.

• They do not create pollution.

• They are all cheaper than fossil fuels.

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of wind energy?

• Wind is not always constant in an area.

• There are high up front costs to start.

• The turbines can harm birds and bats.

• It produces pollution.

What is the most widely used renewable resource in the United States?

• wind power

• hydroelectric power

• solar power

• geothermal power

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Which of the following is an advantage of solar energy?

• Clouds may cover the sun making solar energy unavailable.

• Solar energy is sustainable and nonpolluting.

• It is expensive to store the energy created.

• The manufacturing of solar panels causes pollution.