Types of Rocks Quiz

How can mining operations contribute to habitat destruction?

• By planting native vegetation in mined areas

• By implementing wildlife conservation programs

• Through land clearing and removal of vegetation

• By constructing artificial ecosystems

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What is bioaccumulation?

• The breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms

• The process by which organisms excrete toxins from their bodies

• The accumulation of substances in living organisms at higher concentrations than in the surrounding environment

• The dispersal of nutrients within an ecosystem

What is biomagnification?

• The process of synthesizing biomolecules within living organisms

• The accumulation of toxic substances in the tissues of organisms as they move up the food chain

• The breakdown of organic matter by decomposers in ecosystems

• The dispersal of nutrients through the water column in aquatic ecosystems

Which type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of an adit in mining?

• To transport extracted minerals to the surface

• To provide access for miners and equipment

• To store mining equipment underground

• To prevent groundwater contamination

Sandstone is an example of which type of rock?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Marble

What method involves digging tunnels or shafts underground to access mineral deposits?

• Open-pit mining

• Drift mining

• Subsurface mining

• Placer mining

Marble is a metamorphic rock that is formed from which precursor rock?

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Basalt

• Shale

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What is the primary purpose of removing overburden in open-pit mining?

• To extract the valuable minerals

• To provide access for miners

• To prevent soil erosion

• To reduce environmental impact

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In which type of mining is the use of adits most commonly associated?

• Open-pit mining

• Subsurface mining

• Placer mining

• Dredging