Exam 12: Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals

Surface and subsurface mining accounts for about ___________________ of all U.S.solid waste.

The greatest environmental impact would be caused by mining for ____ ore.​

Match each rock with its type. -granite​

Briefly explain why caution is advised in proceeding with the new and powerful use of nanotechnology.

Match the items listed below with the appropriate description.​ Figure 12.3 ​ -On the figure of the earth's crust,choose the letter that represents the continental crust.​

Lignite and bituminous coal are ____ rocks.​

The recycling process of what metal produces 95% less air pollution and 97% less water pollution,and uses 95% less energy than mining and processing its ore?​

Match the items listed below with the appropriate description.​ Figure 12.3 ​ -On the figure of the earth's crust,choose the letter that represents the oceanic crust.​

Slate and marble are ____ rocks.​

What process moves large volumes of rock and heat within Earth's mantle like giant conveyer belts?​

What is a mining technique in which shallow mineral deposits are removed by surface mining and involves the removal of vegetation,soil,and rock overlying a mineral deposit?​

Heating ores to release the metals they contain is called ____________________.

The San Andreas fault in California is an example of a transform boundary.

Surface mining can result in deforestation.

Where do the majority of earthquakes and volcanoes occur?​

Match the items listed below with the appropriate description.​ Figure 12.3 ​ -On the figure of the earth's crust,choose the letter that represents hot material rising through the mantle.​

Redesigning ____________________ processes to use less mineral resources is a way that corporations and researchers could practice more sustainable use of nonrenewable minerals.

Match each rock with its type. -shale​

A(n)____________________ is an element or inorganic compound that occurs naturally in the earth's crust.

China has heavily regulated rare earth metal mining industry.