Question 1

Which conversion takes place under heat and pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sedimentary rock converts into metamorphic rock. 
B)  Sedimentary rock converts into igneous rock. 
C)  Igneous rock converts into sedimentary rock. 
D)  Metamorphic rock converts into igneous rock. 
A)  Sedimentary rock converts into metamorphic rock. 
B)  Sedimentary rock converts into igneous rock. 
C)  Igneous rock converts into sedimentary rock. 
D)  Metamorphic rock converts into igneous rock.

Question 2

Why are high-strength plastics and composite materials replacing steel?

Accepted Answer

plastics cost less to produce

Question 3

What can be caused by mining?

Accepted Answer

A)  habitat regeneration 
B)  large-scale earthquakes 
C)  tsunamis 
D)  water contamination 
A)  habitat regeneration 
B)  large-scale earthquakes 
C)  tsunamis 
D)  water contamination

Question 4

Most of the world's easily accessible high-grade mineral deposits have not been discovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the Earth's mantle?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mantle is Earth's smallest zone. 
B)  Ozone is a major constituent of the Earth's mantle. 
C)  The outermost part of the Earth's mantle is rigid. 
D)  The outermost part of the Earth's mantle is partially melted rock. 
A)  The mantle is Earth's smallest zone. 
B)  Ozone is a major constituent of the Earth's mantle. 
C)  The outermost part of the Earth's mantle is rigid. 
D)  The outermost part of the Earth's mantle is partially melted rock.

Question 6

Some advantages of using microorganisms for mining include reduced land disturbance,air pollution,and water pollution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

SEDIMENT
  
-Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the process that could involve movement by wind?

Accepted Answer

The answer of SEDIMENT
  
-Which letter in the diagram...

Question 8

____________________ is a rock containing enough of one or more metallic minerals to be mined profitably.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a rock containing enough of...

Question 9

What are the environmental effects of mining exploration and extraction?

Accepted Answer

disturbed land,mining accident

Question 10

Which statement best describes the relationship between depletion time and mining?

Accepted Answer

A)  The depletion time depends on the amount of known reserves. 
B)  Mines with recycling measures have continuous production growth. 
C)  Recycling measures give mines a longer depletion time. 
D)  Mines with recycling measures have a higher short-term production rate than those which do not. 
A)  The depletion time depends on the amount of known reserves. 
B)  Mines with recycling measures have continuous production growth. 
C)  Recycling measures give mines a longer depletion time. 
D)  Mines with recycling measures have a higher short-term production rate than those which do not.

Question 11

A mineral is an element or inorganic compound that occurs naturally and is solid with a regular internal crystalline structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Dredging is used to scrape up underwater mineral deposits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement characterizes igneous rocks?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include limestone and shale. 
B)  They are an important source of many nonfuel mineral resources. 
C)  They can be derived from plant remains. 
D)  They are always formed on the surface. 
A)  They include limestone and shale. 
B)  They are an important source of many nonfuel mineral resources. 
C)  They can be derived from plant remains. 
D)  They are always formed on the surface.

Question 14

____________________ consists of the physical,chemical,and biological processes that break down rocks and minerals into smaller particles that can subsequently be eroded.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ consists of the physical,chemical,and biological processes...

Question 15

Which rock classification includes slate,anthracite,and marble?

Accepted Answer

A)  igneous rock 
B)  primary rock 
C)  metamorphic rock 
D)  secondary rock 
A)  igneous rock 
B)  primary rock 
C)  metamorphic rock 
D)  secondary rock

Question 16

The ____________________ surrounds the core.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ surrounds the core....

Question 17

Which scale is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Miller scale 
B)  the Richter scale 
C)  the Mercalli scale 
D)  the Geiger scale 
A)  the Miller scale 
B)  the Richter scale 
C)  the Mercalli scale 
D)  the Geiger scale

Question 18

Faulting,or a later abrupt movement on an existing fault,causes an earthquake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which pair of energy sources are among those primarily responsible for Earth's external geological processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  energy from gravity and magnetism 
B)  energy from the sun and heat from Earth's interior 
C)  energy from the sun and magnetism 
D)  energy from the sun and gravity 
A)  energy from gravity and magnetism 
B)  energy from the sun and heat from Earth's interior 
C)  energy from the sun and magnetism 
D)  energy from the sun and gravity

Question 20

In Canada,metallic minerals are concentrated in the Canadian Shield.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Which conversion takes place under heat and pressure?

Why are high-strength plastics and composite materials replacing steel?

What can be caused by mining?

Most of the world's easily accessible high-grade mineral deposits have not been discovered.

Which of the following best describes the Earth's mantle?

Some advantages of using microorganisms for mining include reduced land disturbance,air pollution,and water pollution.

SEDIMENT -Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the process that could involve movement by wind?

____________________ is a rock containing enough of one or more metallic minerals to be mined profitably.

What are the environmental effects of mining exploration and extraction?

Which statement best describes the relationship between depletion time and mining?

A mineral is an element or inorganic compound that occurs naturally and is solid with a regular internal crystalline structure.

Dredging is used to scrape up underwater mineral deposits.

Which statement characterizes igneous rocks?

____________________ consists of the physical,chemical,and biological processes that break down rocks and minerals into smaller particles that can subsequently be eroded.

Which rock classification includes slate,anthracite,and marble?

The ____________________ surrounds the core.

Which scale is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?

Faulting,or a later abrupt movement on an existing fault,causes an earthquake.

Which pair of energy sources are among those primarily responsible for Earth's external geological processes?

In Canada,metallic minerals are concentrated in the Canadian Shield.

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