Exam 15: Riches in Rock: Mineral Resources

Most metals used by society are obtained from ________.

Which ore minerals are commonly found in ancient sedimentary deposits that are two billion years old?

Consult the figure below.Which type of mineral resource do humans use in the greatest quantities?

A mineral that consists of only metal atoms is known as a(n)________.

Which property of magmatic ore deposits causes them to be concentrated in igneous bodies?

Which type of ores are most commonly concentrated in magmatic deposits?

Consult the figure below.________ deposits form where erosion produces clasts of native metals.

A drawback to mining sulfides is the risk of ________.

Because it can be split easily into thin sheets and is impermeable,roofing tiles are often made from ________.

To produce the special-purpose steel used in the aerospace industry,smelters in the United States alloy iron with ________.

Smelting is a technique applied to ________.

The stereotypical gold rush prospector panning for gold in a streambed is an example of exploiting ________ deposits.