Quecreek Mine

What geological feature was primarily responsible for the Quecreek Mine accident?

• Fault line

• Aquifer

• Coal seam

• Limestone cavern

Which scientific principle is crucial in understanding the water inundation at Quecreek Mine?

• Archimedes' principle

• Pascal's law

• Bernoulli's principle

• Darcy's law

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What was the main method used to rescue the trapped miners at Quecreek Mine?

• Drilling a rescue shaft

• Pumping out water

• Using explosives to create an exit

• Digging a tunnel

Which type of rock formation is typically associated with coal mining, such as at Quecreek Mine?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the primary component of coal, the resource mined at Quecreek Mine?

• Carbon

• Silicon

• Iron

• Calcium

Which technology was used to locate the miners trapped in Quecreek Mine?

• Seismic sensors

• Thermal imaging

• Radar

• Sonar

What environmental concern is associated with coal mining, as seen in the Quecreek Mine incident?

• Air pollution

• Water contamination

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Which safety measure is essential to prevent incidents like the Quecreek Mine accident?

• Regular geological surveys

• Increased ventilation

• Use of protective gear

• Limiting working hours

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is the role of a hydrologist in a mining operation like Quecreek Mine?

• To study rock formations

• To manage water resources

• To oversee drilling operations

• To ensure air quality

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which scientific tool would be most useful in predicting water flow in mines like Quecreek?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hydrometer

• Hygrometer