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Worksheet time: 27mins
Minerals are natural substances found deep inside the Earth.
True
False
We get these minerals from (a) .
Minerals from which we get metals are called (a) minerals.
The process by which minerals are taken out of the earth is called (a) .
This type of mining involves pumping hot water into the earth and dissolves the ore is known as
deep well injection
solution mining
geothermal mining
crystallization differentiation
Rocks from which minerals are mined are known as...........
COAL
GYPSUM
ORE
CHEMICAL
........... are hard substances that conduct heat and electricity and have a characteristic lusture or shine.
METALS
NON METALS
MINERAL FUELS
Minerals are ________ _____ with an orderly arrangement of _______?
naturally occurring substances or inorganic solid with an orderly arrangement of atoms
Which of the following is a characteristic of a mineral?
It is an organic compound.
It is a synthetic material.
It is a naturally occurring inorganic solid.
It has a random arrangement of molecules.
It is a volume of rock enriched in one or more useful materials.
mineral resource
water resource
energy resource
physical resource
Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _________________________.
Renewable Resources
Replaceable Resources
Non-Renewable Resources
Non-Replaceable Resources
Which type of resource is coal?
non-renewable energy resource
renewable energy resource
green energy resource
green living resource
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
water
air
fossil fuels
light
Which if the following is NOT true?
Natural gas is a non-renewable resource and should be conserved
Water is a renewable resource and should be conserved
Plants are a non-renewable resource because they produce food
Carbon Dioxide is a renewable resource that is all around us
Which of the following is NOT true about fossil fuels?
They are non-renewable
They occur naturally in the environment
They are easily produced
They take millions of years to reproduce
What are minerals?
Things we eat
Naturally occurring substances in the Earth's crust
Types of animals
Materials we wear
Ore minerals can form in all of the following places EXCEPT
at the surface of an area that was once covered by water
at the bottom of a water body
in fractures within rocks
in a bed of hot, flowing lava
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.
Which of the following would be the most economical method for subsurface mining a deposit of salt?
room-and-pillar mining
longwall minng
solution mining
quarrying
How do minerals form from solutions?
When solutions containing minerals freeze.
When water in solutions evaporates, leaving minerals behind.
When minerals are absorbed by plant roots.
When sunlight transforms minerals in the solution.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the distribution of minerals?
Tectonic activity
Weather patterns
Volcanic activity
The type of rock formation
Why are mineral resources considered nonrenewable?
Because they are man-made and cannot be replaced.
Because they can be replenished quickly by natural processes.
Because once mined, they take millions of years to form again.
Because they are easily recycled and reused.
Which of the following is a common use of minerals in everyday life?
Producing synthetic fabrics
Making metals for electronics and jewelry
Growing plants in soil
Creating renewable energy sources
What is crystallization?
The process of water freezing in rocks.
The formation of solid minerals from a solution.
The melting of minerals at high temperatures.
The breaking down of minerals by weathering.
Which statement best explains the importance of conserving mineral resources?
A) Minerals are renewable and easily replaced.
B) Minerals are nonrenewable and take millions of years to form.
C) Minerals can be found everywhere on Earth.
D) Minerals are no longer necessary for modern society.
A mineral deposit large enough to be extracted from the ground.
ore
mineral
crystal
fossil fuel
A solid substance that is non-living and made from a particular combination of elements.
mineral
ore
crystal
fossil fuel
Why type of resource are minerals?
fossil fuel
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
pollutant
Where are common minerals mostly found?
evenly distributed throughout Earth
near volcanic systems
in the middle of oceans
in mostly mountain ranges
Where are rare minerals mostly found?
evenly distributed throughout Earth
near volcanic systems
in the middle of oceans
in mostly mountain ranges
What is needed for rare minerals to form?
specific depths in Earth's crust
high heat and pressure
extreme heat found in tropical areas
tremendous shifts in climate
What type of mineral formation is being shown in the image?
from organic materials
from mineral-rich solutions
from cooling magma/lava
What type of mineral formation is being shown in the image?
from organic materials
from mineral-rich solutions
from cooling magma/lava
Why do people remove ore from the ground?
so they can recycle it
to use and sell it to make money
to decorate their homes
so they can make more of it
You are made up of minerals.
True
False
Which is bigger?
ore
mineral
How does mining for minerals affect the Earth?
it makes people wealthier
it damages the environment
it provides more jobs
its increases the amount of resources we have
Gold, diamonds, and benitoite are ___ minerals.
common
rare
Quartz, basalt, and calcium are ___ minerals.
common
rare
Once minerals have been removed from the ground, they will not grow back any time soon.
True
False
A natural rock or sediment from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably is known as ...?
tailings
soil
ore
minerals
What are mineral resources primarily extracted for?
Cultural significance
Environmental conservation
Economic value
Scientific research
