Metals Quiz

For convenience, metals are categorised as Ferrous and Non-ferrous. Which of the two contains Iron?

• Ferrous

• Non-ferrous

• Both

• Neither

What is an alloy?

What metal could be used in the manufacture of a twist drill bit?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• High Speed or High Carbon Steel

• Gold

What does it mean if a metal is ductile?

• Can be moulded, pulled etc.

• Used in jewelry

• Used in construction

• Used in electronics

Name the type of rock that metal minerals are extracted from.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Ores

• Metamorphic

What is the principle element mixed with iron to produce alloys of varying properties?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

What material is considered the most recycled on the planet?

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Glass

• Steel

What is the primary metal used in the construction of aircraft bodies?

• Aluminum

• Gold

• Platinum

• Iron