Chapter 4 Earth's Resources

Which of the following is considered a fossil fuel?

• Gold

• Uranium

• Coal

• Wind

Which mineral is a useful metallic mineral that can be mined at a profit?

• Sand

• Iron

• Limestone

• Ore

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What are nonmetallic mineral resources used for?

• Fuel

• Building materials

• Jewelry

• Food

What drives turbines to produce electricity in hydroelectric power?

• Wind

• Solar panels

• Falling water

• Nuclear reactions

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What is the form of stored energy in a reservoir behind a dam?

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be replenished quickly

• A resource that takes millions of years to form

• A resource that is always available

• A resource that is never used

What are placer deposits formed by?

• Erosion of light minerals

• Erosion of heavy minerals

• Volcanic activity

• Wind erosion

What is a major drawback of geothermal power?

• It is highly polluting

• Reservoirs are easily depleted

• It requires large amounts of land

• It is dependent on weather conditions

What is global warming caused by?

• Decreased carbon dioxide

• Increased carbon dioxide

• Increased oxygen levels

• Decreased nitrogen levels

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What can damage the environment when removed from Earth's crust?

• Water

• Air

• Resources

• Plants

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