Mineral Resources Quiz

Which of the following best describes a mineral resource?

• An organic solid formed in a laboratory

• A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystalline structure

• A renewable resource found in plants and animals

• A type of fossil fuel used for energy

Which mineral is commonly used in the production of aluminum?

• Iron

• Copper

• Bauxite

• Halite

What process forms gold deposits through the movement of heated water beneath Earth's surface?

• Magmatic

• Hydrothermal

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Which of the following best explains why mineral resources are considered nonrenewable?

• They can be found everywhere on Earth.

• They are formed by rapid geological changes.

• They take millions of years to form and are not quickly replaced.

• They can be recycled multiple times.

Why is copper widely used in electrical wiring?

• It is lightweight and transparent.

• It is a poor conductor of electricity.

• It is corrosion-resistant and malleable.

• It is a good conductor of electricity and ductile.

What mineral resource is a primary component in making cement?

• Halite

• Gypsum

• Limestone

• Potash

Which process involves minerals being deposited in cracks as hot water cools?

• Sedimentary process

• Hydrothermal process

• Magmatic process

• Metamorphic process

What is the best reason to recycle metals?

• To avoid taxes

• To reduce the need for mining new mineral resources

• To eliminate the use of renewable resources

• To create waste for landfills

Which mineral is commonly used in electronic circuit boards?

• Gold

• Sand

• Halite

• Potash

Which best describes sustainable mining?

• Mining that ignores environmental laws

• Mining only in forests

• Mining with minimal impact and future planning

• Mining with high costs and fast extraction