Sterling Hill Mine Discovery Quiz

What were the early Dutch settlers in New Jersey primarily searching for?

• Oil and gas

• Copper and iron

• Gold and silver

• Coal and diamonds

What was the initial reaction to the discovery of franklinite?

• It was mistaken for gold

• It was sent to the UK for further research

• It was immediately identified as zinc

• It was used in jewelry

What was the main use of zinc during World War Two?

• To make coins

• To galvanize metals

• To produce brass for shell casings

• To create electrical wires

How did Thomas Edison contribute to the mining industry?

• By funding a new mining company

• By introducing electricity and new mining techniques

• By inventing a new type of drill

• By discovering a new mineral

What was the significance of the fluorescent minerals discovered in the Sterling Hill mine?

• They were used in construction

• They were a source of light

• They helped miners locate zinc ore

• They were used to make jewelry

What was the main challenge of using early electrical technology in the mines?

• The technology was too expensive

• The equipment was too heavy

• The light was too dim

• The risk of electrical sparks

What was the reaction of the miners when they first saw the fluorescent colors?

• They were amazed

• They ignored it

• They were frightened

• They thought it was dangerous

What was the purpose of the ion arc developed by the miners?

• To drill deeper into the mine

• To provide continuous illumination

• To improve air quality in the mine

• To transport ore more efficiently

What precaution did miners have to take when carrying specimens home?

• They had to be weighed before leaving

• They had to be approved by a supervisor

• They had to fit in a lunch box

• They had to be wrapped in cloth

What was a common hazard for miners using the ion arc?

• Exposure to toxic gases

• Tripping over equipment

• Cave-ins

• Electrical shocks