Understanding Metal Ores and Extraction

Which of the following is a common metal ore?

• Sandstone

• Malachite

• Limestone

• Granite

What is the primary metal extracted from hematite?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Iron

• Zinc

Which process is used to extract iron from its ore?

• Electrolysis

• Smelting

• Distillation

• Fermentation

What is the main ore of aluminum?

• Galena

• Bauxite

• Magnetite

• Chalcopyrite

Which metal is extracted from the ore cinnabar?

• Mercury

• Silver

• Gold

• Tin

Which of the following is a method of extracting metals from their ores using electricity?

• Smelting

• Electrolysis

• Filtration

• Crystallization

Which metal is commonly extracted from the ore chalcopyrite?

• Iron

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Nickel

What is the main component of the ore haematite?

• Aluminum oxide

• Copper sulfide

• Lead sulfide

• Iron oxide

Which metal is extracted from the ore cinnabar?

• Mercury

• Silver

• Gold

• Lead

What is the primary method used to extract aluminum from bauxite?

• Smelting

• Electrolysis

• Distillation

• Fermentation