Which is an example of a mineral being used in everyday life?

• Coal is used for heating.

• Mica is used in the manufacturing of cosmetics.

• Lumber is used to build shelters.

• all of the above

A mineral is classified as an ore as long as ____.

• it is rare and valuable

• it can be used as jewelry

• it is profitable and useful

• it is solid and natural

Plants cannot grow without ____.

• rocks

• soil

• moss

• pesticides

As the rain and water-filled cracks and other factors begin to break down the rock shown in the picture, it will begin to form soil. What is this rock called?

• source rock

• parent material

• core material

• organic

What process is responsible for the formation of fossil fuels?

• Photosynthesis

• Sedimentation over millions of years

• Evaporation

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the primary energy source for most ecosystems?

• Fossil fuels

• Wind

• Solar energy

• Water

Which country is known for having large oil reserves?

• Japan

• Saudi Arabia

• Italy

• Iceland

What is the primary use of freshwater resources?

• Recreational activities

• Industrial cooling

• Drinking, agriculture, and sanitation

• Generating electricity

What kind of mining is used to extract minerals near the surface?

• Subsurface mining

• Open-pit mining

• Deep-sea mining

• Hydraulic fracturing

What does "sustainable use of resources" mean?

• Using as much as possible before it's gone

• Conserving resources for future generations

• Avoiding the use of natural resources

• Recycling only same