Setup Earth's Resources

Which type of mine is used to removed resources from depper underground?

• openpit mine

• subsurface mine

• strip mine

• all of the above

The process by which ore is melted to separate the useful metal from other materials.

• Ore

• Alloy

• Smelting

• Texture

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Kate used a an unknown resource to power her desk lamp. This resource can be replenished by the next day. Which of the following is more likely to be the source Kate used?

• sunlight

• coal

• fossil fuel

• nuclear energy

Fossil fuels include coal, oil and natural gas. Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they —

• Take many, many years to be replaced

• require expensive equipment

• Can be found all over Earth's surface

• Provide much of the energy we use

Which is not a natural resource?

• iron

• sunlight

• coal

• plastic

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What do we call minerlas that need to be imported into the US?

• optional minerals

• nonmetallic minerals

• strategic minerals

• deposit minerals

Which is an example of a mineral being used in everyday life?

• Coal is used for heating

• Mica is used in the manufacturing of cosmetics

• Lumber is used to build homes

• All of the Above

Land is a natural resource because it is used by living things to meet their needs.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

• solar power

• fossil fuels

• nuclear fission

• oil

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Wind Energy

• Nuclear Energy