Gold Listening Quiz

What is one reason gold is considered valuable in modern society?

• It is abundant in Earth's crust.

• It symbolizes love and emotion in various cultures.

• It is easy to mine and process.

• It is the rarest metal on Earth.

What gives gold its unique bright-yellow appearance?

• Its atomic structure

• Its high density

• Its malleability

• Its reflective surface

What property makes gold a good material for electronics?

• It is inexpensive.

• It does not corrode or rust.

• It is an abundant resource.

• It is a good insulator.

How did gold originally arrive on Earth, according to scientists?

• From volcanic eruptions

• Through asteroid impacts

• During the Earth's formation

• From neutron star collisions creating gold atoms

How much gold would each person receive if Earth's gold supply were equally distributed?

• About one ounce

• Two pounds

• Half an ounce

• One kilogram

What did ancient Egyptians believe about gold?

• It was cursed.

• It was the flesh of gods.

• It was only for the wealthy.

• It was useless in everyday life.

In what year did the US Congress establish a fixed price for gold?

• 1799

• 1849

• 1792

• 1800

Which gold rush is associated with the discovery of a 17-pound gold nugget?

• California Gold Rush

• Australian Gold Rush

• North Carolina Gold Rush

• Yukon Gold Rush

What nickname was given to prospectors during the California Gold Rush?

• The Seekers

• The Forty-Niners

• The Gold Diggers

• The Miners

What is the likelihood that a potential mining site will become a productive gold mine?

• 1%

• 10%

• 0.1%

• 5%