Lesson 130 God Created Gold

What is the melting point of gold?

• 1,948°

• 1,500°

• 2,500°

• 1,200°

Why is gold considered valuable in many cultures?

• It is easy to find.

• It tarnishes easily.

• It has been a standard for money systems.

• It is not used in jewelry.

What is one reason the Spanish explored the New World?

• To find silver

• To find gold

• To find diamonds

• To find rubies

How much gold has been found in the history of the world?

• 100,000 to 110,000 tons

• 180,000 to 190,000 tons

• 200,000 to 210,000 tons

• 150,000 to 160,000 tons

What are the two main methods of gold mining mentioned in the text?

• Lode mining and placer mining

• Surface mining and underground mining

• Hydraulic mining and open-pit mining

• Strip mining and mountaintop removal

What is the primary method used in placer mining?

• Digging tunnels

• Panning for gold

• Using explosives

• Drilling wells

What percentage of gold has been found by panning according to the text?

• Less than 1%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

What typically happens during a gold rush?

• People leave the area

• People rush to the area to find gold

• Gold prices decrease

• Mining companies shut down

Why did people historically consider a country wealthy if it owned a lot of gold?

• Gold was used as a primary currency

• Gold was easy to mine

• Gold was abundant everywhere

• Gold was not valuable

What significant event occurred in Dahlonega, Georgia, in the summer of 1829?

• Discovery of oil

• Discovery of gold

• Discovery of coal

• Discovery of silver