Metals in the Clarion Clipperton Zone

In 2012, a Canadian mining company explored the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean, a region rich in valuable metals and minerals. These resources are essential for various industries, including electronics and transportation. As the world moves towards decarbonization, the demand for these metals is expected to increase significantly, with the Clarion Clipperton Zone potentially holding more resources than all land-based deposits combined.

What was the primary goal of the Canadian mining company's expedition in 2012?

• To map the Pacific Ocean

• To explore the Clarion Clipperton Zone

• To study marine life

• To find new shipping routes

Which of the following is NOT a use for the metals found in the Clarion Clipperton Zone?

• Food packaging

• Car engines

• Stainless steel production

• Electrical wiring

Why are the metals in the Clarion Clipperton Zone considered crucial for the future?

• They are needed for clean energy and decarbonization

• They are rare and expensive

• They are easy to extract

• They are used in traditional crafts

How does the quantity of metals in the Clarion Clipperton Zone compare to land-based deposits?

• Equal to land-based deposits

• No metals are found there

• Less than land-based deposits

• More than land-based deposits

What is the estimated increase in metal resources needed to support clean energy?

• Six times as much

• Four times as much

• Three times as much

• Twice as much