Mineral Resources Quiz

Which of the following is an example of ore minerals?

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Silicon

• Nitrogen

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In which areas are ore minerals used?

• Only in agriculture

• Only in construction

• Various industries and everyday life

• Only in electronics

Why is iron ore crucial?

• It is used in jewelry making.

• It is crucial for steel production.

• It is a primary food source.

• It is used in textile manufacturing.

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Why is steel considered vital?

• It is used in ancient art.

• It is vital for modern civilization.

• It is a rare metal.

• It is used in agriculture.

When did the first large-scale production of iron ore occur?

• 1,000 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

• 3,000 years ago

• 4,000 years ago

What does the document say about the U.S. and mineral imports?

• The U.S. exports many minerals

• The U.S. is self-sufficient in minerals

• The U.S. depends heavily on imports for these resources

• The U.S. has no need for mineral imports

What are economic resources?

• Market-defined deposits

• Known resources that are economical to recover

• Resources that cannot be recovered

• Non-market-defined deposits

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What are reserves?

• Market-defined deposits

• Known resources that are economical to recover

• Resources that cannot be recovered

• Non-market-defined deposits

What can exploration and technology do in terms of resources?

• Turn reserves into resources

• Turn resources into reserves

• Make resources non-economical

• Eliminate resources

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How are ore deposits concentrated?

• By biological processes

• By chemical reactions

• By geological processes

• By human activities

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