Exit Ticket - Bell Work: April 14 thru April 17

Which statement best describes the key difference between natural resources and man-made resources?

• Natural resources are renewable while man-made resources are non-renewable

• Man-made resources occur naturally while natural resources are manufactured

• Natural resources occur in nature while man-made resources are manufactured from raw materials

• Both types of resources are equally abundant on Earth

What is the theory of Continental Drift primarily concerned with?

• The movement of ocean currents across continents

• The explanation of how continents moved across Earth's surface over millions of years

• The formation of mountains through tectonic activity

• The creation of new islands through volcanic activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which of the following best describes Rare Earth Metals?

• Metals that only exist in meteorites

• Common metals that are expensive to mine

• A group of 17 elements with unique magnetic and electronic properties

• Synthetic metals created in laboratories

Which is not a type of surface mining?

• Open-pit mining

• Shaft mining

• Strip mining

• Mountain-top Removal

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes subsurface mining from surface mining?

• Subsurface mining requires less equipment

• Surface mining is more environmentally friendly

• Subsurface mining involves digging deep underground tunnels

• Surface mining takes longer to complete