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Mining

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ________is a place where rocks and minerals of value are extracted.

a)

mineral

b)

mine

c)

store

2.

Thousands of things you use every day are made from

a)

raw materials.

b)

natural resources.

c)

rocks and minerals.

3.

Which is not a mineral?

a)

oil

b)

aluminium

c)

diamond

d)

cement

e)

wood

4.

A ____________ is a scientist who studies the Earth and it’s processes.

a)

dentist

b)

geologist

c)

professor

5.

Before a mine can be opened, a complete ________________________ is done so the land can be rehabilitated during and after mining.

a)

environmental study

b)

evaluation

c)

cost effective study

6.

There are two basic types of Mining:

a)

Opened & Closed

b)

Underground & Surface Mining.

c)

extraction and removal

7.

________is the process of removing mineral resources from the Earth’s crust.

a)

Mining.

b)

Drilling.

c)

Extraction.

8.

Which is a common process to attain minerals?

a)

Milling

b)

Concentration and Flotation

c)

Smelting

d)

Leaching

e)

All of the above

9.

Which of the following minerals can you find in Mexico?

a)

Cement

b)

Oil

c)

Granite

d)

Silver

e)

All of the above.

10.

For which mineral Mexico is considered the top leading producer?

a)

Gold

b)

Emeralds

c)

Oil

d)

Silver