Mineral Resources: Types, Extraction, and Environmental Impacts

Question 1

Which of the following is excluded from the definition of mineral resources?

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Water resources

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Ores

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Industrial minerals

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Fossil fuels

Question 2

What is the term for extracting minerals from the Earth?

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Mining

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Quarrying

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Drilling

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Excavation

Question 3

What is the primary difference between an ore and an industrial mineral?

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Ores contain valuable metals, while industrial minerals do not

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Industrial minerals are used in larger quantities compared to ores

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Ores are found within rocks, whereas industrial minerals are found in soil

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Industrial minerals have higher value than ores

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered a mineral resource?

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Renewable energy sources

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Metallic minerals

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Non-metallic minerals

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Fossil fuels

Question 5

Mining can have a range of negative environmental impacts. Which of the following is a key concern?

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Land degradation

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Increased biodiversity

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Improved air quality

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Reduced water pollution

Question 6

What is the primary method used to extract mineral resources from underground?

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Drilling

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Quarrying

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Dredging

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Panning

Question 7

What is the process by which minerals are concentrated in a deposit?

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Ore formation

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Metamorphism

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Weathering

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Erosion

Question 8

Which of the following is a non-renewable mineral resource?

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Copper

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Solar energy

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Biomass

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Wind energy

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the responsible and sustainable management of mineral resources?

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Sustainable mining

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Mineral stewardship

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Environmental mining

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Ethical extraction

Question 10

Identify the option that is NOT a type of mineral resource extracted through mining.

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Solar energy

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Metal ores

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Fossil fuels

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Gemstones

Question 11

Which of the following is the primary environmental impact associated with surface mining?

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Soil erosion

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Air pollution

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Water contamination

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Habitat destruction

Question 12

Which of these practices is considered sustainable in the context of mining?

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Land reclamation and reforestation after mining operations

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Open-pit mining with limited restoration efforts

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Employing heavy machinery without environmental controls

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Disposing of mining waste directly into water bodies

Question 13

Which of the following is a renewable mineral resource?

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Water

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Copper

Question 14

Which method of mining involves removing large amounts of earth to access mineral deposits lying close to the surface?

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Opencast mining

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Underground mining

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Dredging

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Solution mining

Question 15

How do hydrothermal solutions contribute to the formation of mineral deposits?

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They dissolve minerals and transport them to cooler areas where they crystallize.

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They create cavities in rocks that are later filled with minerals.

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They cause rocks to metamorphose, forming new minerals.

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They have no role in mineral formation.

Question 16

Which factor below is a significant influence on the geographical distribution of mineral resources globally?

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Geologic processes

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Political boundaries

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Economic development

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered a mineral resource?

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Water

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Coal

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Iron ore

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Copper

Question 18

What is the method of mining where the ground is excavated to reach the mineral deposit called?

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Surface mining

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In situ leaching

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Hydraulic mining

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Subsurface mining

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a negative environmental impact associated with mining?

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Air pollution

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Economic growth

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Improved infrastructure

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Increased employment opportunities

Question 20

What is the term for the practice of restoring mined land to its natural state or a beneficial use?

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Reclamation of mined land

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Abandoning mine sites

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Dumping waste into rivers

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Using explosives to extract minerals

Question 21

Which of the following sectors is a primary consumer of mineral resources?

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Construction

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Agriculture

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Education

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Tourism

Question 22

In which layer of the Earth's structure are most mineral deposits located?

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Lithosphere

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 23

Which of the following factors plays a crucial role in determining the distribution of mineral resources?

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Geological processes

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Cultural factors

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Economic factors

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Political factors

Question 24

What is a key challenge associated with the extraction and utilization of mineral resources?

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Depletion and environmental degradation

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Low demand and low prices

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Abundance and easy accessibility

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of how mining can negatively impact biodiversity?

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Habitat loss

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Reduced water pollution

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Improved air quality

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Increased species diversity