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WorksheetsMining
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A ________is a place where rocks and minerals of value are extracted.
mineral
mine
store
Thousands of things you use every day are made from
raw materials.
natural resources.
rocks and minerals.
Which is not a mineral?
oil
aluminium
diamond
cement
wood
A ____________ is a scientist who studies the Earth and it’s processes.
dentist
geologist
professor
Before a mine can be opened, a complete ________________________ is done so the land can be rehabilitated during and after mining.
environmental study
evaluation
cost effective study
There are two basic types of Mining:
Opened & Closed
Underground & Surface Mining.
extraction and removal
________is the process of removing mineral resources from the Earth’s crust.
Mining.
Drilling.
Extraction.
Which is a common process to attain minerals?
Milling
Concentration and Flotation
Smelting
Leaching
All of the above
Which of the following minerals can you find in Mexico?
Cement
Oil
Granite
Silver
All of the above.
For which mineral Mexico is considered the top leading producer?
Gold
Emeralds
Oil
Silver
