Worksheetsminerals and power
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following describes a metallic mineral?
silver
a mineral that conducts electricity, has a shiny surface, and is opaque
copper
all of the above
A company is likely to mine a site if the site
is rich in minerals
contains gold
contains minerals that can be extracted economically
does not contain gangue minerals
Which of the following statements about minerals is FALSE?
Minerals have a crystalline structure.
Humans can create minerals to suit specific needs.
Minerals are inorganic materials.
Minerals cannot be liquids or gases.
A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal structure
Rock
streak
mineral
: Limestone is associated with
a)Sedimentary rock
(b) Igneous rock
(c) Metamorphic rock
(d) Tertiary rock
They study minerals as part of earth's crust for a better understanding of land-forms. They are called:
(a) Scientists
(b) Geographers
(c) Geologists
(d) Ecologists
