Chapter 3 Lesson 3

Where do minerals form?

• In a variety of environments

• In select environments

What types of industry use the metals found in minerals?

• Electronics

• Food

• Transportation

• Mining

Which of the following are gemstones? (Choose 2)

• Granite

• Sapphire

• Quartz

• Ruby

What mineral/ore is used in phones? (More specifically the newest iPhone)

• Halite

• Gypsum

• Titanium

• Calcite

Rock that contains high enough concentrations of a desired substance so that it can be mined for a profit is called an ___

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A rare and attractive mineral that can be worn as jewelry is known as a ________

Sand, fertilizer, and building stone are known as what type of mineral resource?

• Nonmetallic

• Rare

• Metallic

Gold is what type of metal?

• Metallic

• Nonmetallic

• Rare

• Common

Iron and Aluminum are among the most abundant of the ________ mineral resources used every day.

What mineral is used in batteries?

• Lithium

• Manganese

• Steel

• Quartz