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Mineral Ores

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Graphite is a native element mineral that consists of

a)

lead

b)

carbon

c)

silver

d)

molybdenum

2.

The sample in the photo is an ore of

a)

lead

b)

copper

c)

mercury

d)

tungsten

3.

Which sample of the two pictured is composed of copper and sulfur

a)

The one on the left

b)

The one on the right

c)

Neither

4.

This ore of titanium is called

a)

chromite

b)

bauxite

c)

limonite

d)

ilmenite

5.

These two mineral samples have the same name but different appearance and both are iron ores. They are called.

a)

sphaelerite

b)

hematite

c)

limonite

d)

carnotite

6.

The mineral galena combines the elements of lead and

a)

Carbon and oxygen

b)

Sulfur and oxygen

c)

Sulfur

d)

Chlorine

7.

Serpentine is an ore of

a)

carbon

b)

lead

c)

copper

d)

asbestos

8.

The mineral in the picture is a called _________ and is an ore of __________.

a)

cassiterite, tin

b)

sphalerite, tin

c)

cassiterite, zinc

d)

sphalerite, zinc

9.

The mineral ore in the photo is mined to make

a)

concrete

b)

steel

c)

wallboard

d)

pavement

10.

The ore pictured is used to make

a)

abrasives for sandpaper

b)

lubricants for engine parts

c)

fuel for nuclear reactors

d)

kitty litter

11.

Sphalerite is an ore of

a)

aluminum

b)

copper

c)

tin

d)

zinc

12.

Limonite is one of the world's most common, but not necessarily the best forms of

a)

aluminum ore

b)

copper ore

c)

iron ore

d)

titanium ore

13.

Bauxite is an ore rich in

a)

aluminum

b)

copper

c)

iron

d)

titanium

14.

Magnetite, besides being ferromagnetic is also an excellent ore of

a)

chromium

b)

lead

c)

tungsten

d)

iron

15.

Which of the following are examples of native element minerals. Check all that apply.

a)

hematite

b)

sulfur

c)

chalcopyrite

d)

gypsum