geologic resources quiz

1. ____________ are natural substances required by humans for different needs.

• geologic resources

• mineral resources

• natural resources

• energy resources

2.    What is the primary metallic element found in bauxite, a key resource for aluminum production?

• iron

• aluminum

• copper

• cobalt

3. Which mineral is known for its distinctive crystal structure and is often used as a gemstone?

• diamond

• talco

• gypsum

• none of the choices

4. Heat energy from the Earth is known as _______________ energy.

• wind

• solar

• geothermal

• petrolium

5.__________ resources can be replaced and will not run out

• renewable

• non-renewable

• metallic

• non-metallic

6. Oil, coal, wind, sunlight and waves can be used to produce energy they are examples of _____________.

• energy resources

• mineral resources

• geologic resources

• all of the choices

7. _______ is a non-renewable fuel formed from ancient land plants

• oil

• natural gas

• coal

• all of the above

8. _____________ resources cannot be easily replaced, because they have taken millions of years to form.

• renewable energy

• non-renewable enery

• geothermal energy

• mineral resources

9. Oil and and gas are formed from marine macroscopic ________.

10. Minerals can form from what processes?

• magmatic process

• hydrothermal process

• sedimentary process

• weathering process

• all of the choices