CH. 15 flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is crystallization temperature?
Back
Crystallization temperature is the temperature at which a mineral begins to crystallize from a cooling magma. Different minerals crystallize at different temperatures.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is ore?
Back
Ore is a type of rock that contains sufficient minerals with important elements including metals that can be economically extracted from the rock.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between deep mining and strip mining?
Back
Deep mining involves extracting minerals from deep underground, while strip mining involves removing surface layers to access minerals near the surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to sediment when stream velocity decreases?
Back
When stream velocity decreases, the sediment being transported undergoes deposition, meaning it settles out of the water and accumulates.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is gangue?
Back
Gangue is the waste material that surrounds or is mixed with a desired mineral in an ore.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process of ore refining?
Back
Ore refining is the process of separating valuable minerals from the gangue to obtain pure metal or mineral.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of viscosity in magma?
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Viscosity refers to the thickness or resistance to flow of magma. It affects how easily magma can move and how quickly minerals can crystallize.
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