Mining

Fill in the blank: Renewable resources are resources that ______ run out.

• don't

• do

• always

• never

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Water

• Fossil fuels

The purpose of mining is to:

• extract valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth

• create new landforms

• reduce pollution

• increase agricultural productivity

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Which of the following is an example of a metallic mineral?

• Diamond

• Salt

• Copper

• Quartz

Define 'ore' in the context of mining.

• A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.

• A type of rock that contains only non-metallic minerals.

• A synthetic material used in construction.

• A type of soil used for agriculture.

What is overburden in mining?

• The layer of soil and rock covering a mineral deposit

• A type of mineral found in mines

• The process of extracting minerals

• A tool used in mining

Fill in the blank: Tailings are _______ left over from mining.

• waste material

• valuable resources

• precious metals

• finished products

Which type of mining is typically used for more shallow and less valuable deposits?

• Open-pit mining

• Underground mining

• Placer mining

• Mountaintop removal

Which type of mining involves dissolving the mineral resource in place and then processing it at the surface without moving a rock from the ground?

• In-situ leach mining

• Open-pit mining

• Underground mining

• Placer mining

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What is the main characteristic of placer mining according to the image?

• Use of water to separate valuable minerals

• Extraction from underground mines

• Use of explosives for extraction