Gold Fever part 2

What is one characteristic of pure gold that makes it unique compared to many other metals?

• It is magnetic.

• It rusts easily.

• It tarnishes over time.

• It stays shiny.

How long ago were gold coins made that still shine brightly today?

• Hundreds of years ago

• Thousands of years ago

• Decades ago

• Millions of years ago

What event in 1848 led to a large influx of people to California?

• The discovery of oil

• The discovery of gold

• The invention of the steam engine

• The building of the transcontinental railroad

Approximately how many people arrived in California during the gold rush?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What is the approximate value of one ounce of gold?

• $500

• $1,000

• $2,000

• $3,000

What is a gold rush?

• A fast-moving river

• A period when many people move to an area to find gold

• A type of gold jewelry

• A method of mining gold

What challenges did miners face during the gold rush?

• Easy access to gold

• Tough and dangerous mining conditions

• Lack of interest in gold

• Overabundance of gold

Why might most miners not have become wealthy during the gold rush?

• Gold was not valuable at the time

• Mining was easy and everyone found gold

• Mining was tough and dangerous, and not everyone found gold

• There was no gold to be found

Explain why gold coins from thousands of years ago still shine brightly today.

• Gold is a very hard metal.

• Gold does not rust or tarnish.

• Gold is frequently polished.

• Gold is kept in airtight containers.

Evaluate the statement: "Gold is valuable simply because we all agree that it is." What does this imply about the nature of value?

• Value is inherent in the material.

• Value is determined by physical properties.

• Value is a social construct agreed upon by people.

• Value is based on the weight of the material.