Exam 23: Energy and Mineral Resources

Prolonged tropical weathering of specific kinds of bedrock can produce deposits of which mineral?

________ is a high-pressure ultramafic rock, often containing diamonds, which is carried to the surface in tapered volcanic pipes.

Although rare in Earth's crust, some of the most important deposits of uranium are associated with ________.

The first country to generate electricity geothermally was ________ in 1904.

What is the definition of a placer deposit?

________ deposits such as gold and silver are generated from hot, ion-rich fluids.

________ collection and ________ collection are used to harness solar energy for consumption.

The use of renewable energy has been increasing for the last 40 years and is expected to continue to rise.

Where was the first large-scale commercial geothermal electrical facility in the United States, built in 1960?

________ are mixtures of clay, sand, and bitumen.

What is the main mineral source of phosphorous in phosphate fertilizers?

Is water a renewable resource, nonrenewable resource, or both? Explain.

Limestone is the most versatile and widely used nonmetallic mineral resource because it can be used for both building and industrial purposes.

Which of the following is not a concern related to the practice of hydraulic fracturing or fracking?

Which type of coal would have been of major economic importance in Illinois?

How does the burning of fossil fuels affect the environment?

Oil sands are associated with sedimentary rocks such as sandstones, shales, and limestones.

Which of the following fossils fuels is the "cleanest" for the environment in the sense that it is most likely to have the lowest sulfur content and the smallest volume of solid ash residue?

Together, ________, ________, and ________ provide more than 81 percent of the energy consumed in the United States.

Which of the following would be a good reservoir rock for oil and natural gas?