Unit 8: Mining, Urbanization, and Waste Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of an urban area?

• Low population density

• Agriculture-based jobs

• High population density and many resources

• Few resources and open land

Which housing type is most commonly found in rural areas?

• Apartments and condos

• High-rise buildings

• Houses with large yards

• Underground shelters

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an urban area?

• Large population

• High resource availability

• Mainly agricultural jobs

• High population density

Which mining technique involves digging a hole to remove ore?

• Open-pit mining

• Strip mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Underground mining

Which mining technique involves digging long rows to remove ore?

• Underground mining

• Strip mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Placer mining

Which mining technique is the most harmful to the environment?

• Strip mining

• Open-pit mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Underground mining

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which mining technique is the most dangerous for workers?

• Open-pit mining

• Underground mining

• Strip mining

• Mountaintop removal

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Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of mining?

• Sinkholes

• Increased biodiversity

• Acid mine drainage

• Black lung disease

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What fossil fuel is extracted using hydraulic fracturing?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Uranium

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What is reclamation in mining?

• The removal of toxic waste from a site

• Restoring the land to its original state after mining

• The use of chemicals to extract minerals

• The process of locating new mineral deposits