Exam 20: Mineral and Energy Resources

________, both calcium-bearing minerals, are the first to form in sedimentary deposits by the evaporation of sea water.

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What is a popular saying among geologists concerning natural resources?

Processing and refining gasoline from heavy oil sands and oil shales yields higher energy contents and is less expensive to produce than using conventional light crude oil from the North Sea or Saudi Arabia.

Detrital grains of ________ are not likely to be concentrated in placer deposits.

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Considering the various types of traps for oil and natural gas, which one(s)do you think are easiest to locate, assuming you have a good working knowledge of the geology of an area? Which one(s)would be most difficult? Finally, would any of the traps have the potential of other natural resources other than oil and natural gas?

Hydroelectricity contributes ________ percent of Canada's total electricity generation.

________ is the term for a south-facing window that allows objects in a room to absorb solar energy and re-emit it as heat energy.

Government studies suggest solar energy could provide ________ percent of Canada's electricity.

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Name two metals that are commonly found in residual deposits of deeply weathered continental rocks.

Where was North America's first oil well drilled?

Which of the following is not a mine site for metallic mineral deposits?

Canada's entire uranium ore production is located in ________.

The five most important Canadian minerals in terms of production value are ________.

Where is North America's only tidal power station located?

Which is not a concern with modern windmills?

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