Gold Mining Operations and Equipment

Gold Mining Operations and Equipment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Business, Life Skills

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Ken and his team are mining for gold on Moose Creek. They face operational challenges, including a clogged pump that disrupts their water supply. Guillaume takes charge in Ken's absence, and the team works together to solve the problem and continue their operations before winter arrives.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of Ken's team at Moose Creek?

To explore new mining sites

To train new team members

To build a new mining machine

To extract as much gold as possible before winter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the machine used for gold extraction?

The Beast

The Monster

The Giant

The Crusher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for operating 'the beast' when Ken is not present?

Martin

Dennis

Guillaume

Ken

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the sluice box in the operation?

To transport gold

To wash gold

To store gold

To collect gold

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the water supply to slow down and stop?

A faulty machine

A clogged pump

A broken pipe

A power outage

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool does Dennis use to try and lift the pump nozzle?

A crane

A power winch

A pulley

A lever

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main risk Guillaume faces while fixing the water supply issue?

Losing valuable equipment

Falling into icy water

Being attacked by wildlife

Getting injured by machinery

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of not fixing the water supply issue?

The team will have to relocate

The team will have to stop mining

The machine will overheat

The gold will be lost