Exam 13: Minerals and Energy

Canada's first two diamond mines are located in ________.

The most significant comment on sampling design at Ekati provided by federal government departments was that ________.

Wind energy converts ________ energy into mechanical energy or electricity.

Potash is a term for ________.

________ will help save energy in a household.

In Canada, ________ are leaders in wind energy production.

The mining sector is the main contributor to sulphur dioxide emissions in Canada.

Many uses of asbestos are no longer considered acceptable because of its role in ________.

Non-renewable resources formed on a time scale of ________.

Saskatchewan's potash mine operations are some of the least efficient in the world.

In 2016, ________ was spent on exploration and appraisal of deposits in Canada.

Kimberlite is ________.

Why is Canada such a large user of primary energy?

Canada is the second-largest exporter of potash.

What is the difference between flow and stock resources?

The vast majority of potash is used for ________.

Solar power has several disadvantages, EXCEPT that ________.

The first diamond mines began operation in Canada in late 1970s.

Solar power is a viable energy solution because ________.

Sulphur dioxide emissions are created by ________.