Question 1

The wearing away and the removal of soil from land is known as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wearing away and the removal of...

Question 2

Which minerals would be used to make the following products? A   CFL
B   Fertilizer

Accepted Answer

A) A = zinc; B = gypsum 
B) A = molybdenum; B = sulfur 
C) A = mercury; B = potassium 
D) A = nickel; B = magnesium 
A) A = zinc; B = gypsum 
B) A = molybdenum; B = sulfur 
C) A = mercury; B = potassium 
D) A = nickel; B = magnesium

Question 3

What is humus? Briefly explain why it is important for the soil.

Accepted Answer

Humus is not a single chemical compound

Question 4

The hill of loose rock produced as a by-product of strip mining is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) overburden. 
B) a spoil bank. 
C) an open pit. 
D) acid mine drainage. 
A) overburden. 
B) a spoil bank. 
C) an open pit. 
D) acid mine drainage.

Question 5

The figure below shows the diversity of life in fertile soil. Using the figure as a guide, explain the relationship between soil and the organisms that live in and on it.

Accepted Answer

Soil organisms, which are usually hidden

Question 6

The figure (A)below shows a generalized soil profile. Explain what a soil profile is then apply this information to compare and contrast the soil profile in the two photographs (B and C)below.   A   B   C

Accepted Answer

Figure A shows a "typical" soil profile

Question 7

Which of the following statements about nutrient cycling is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Bacteria and fungi are involved in nutrient cycling as they decompose detritus transforming large organic molecules into small inorganic molecules, including carbon dioxide, water, and nutrient minerals like nitrates. 
B) Nutrient cycling is the pathway of various nutrient minerals or elements from the environment through organisms and back to the environment. 
C) Nonliving processes are also involved in nutrient cycling, such as the weathering of the parent material replaces some nutrient minerals lost through erosion. 
D) All of the above statements are true about nutrient cycling. 
A) Bacteria and fungi are involved in nutrient cycling as they decompose detritus transforming large organic molecules into small inorganic molecules, including carbon dioxide, water, and nutrient minerals like nitrates. 
B) Nutrient cycling is the pathway of various nutrient minerals or elements from the environment through organisms and back to the environment. 
C) Nonliving processes are also involved in nutrient cycling, such as the weathering of the parent material replaces some nutrient minerals lost through erosion. 
D) All of the above statements are true about nutrient cycling.

Question 8

The two photos below show two different ways that mining contaminates the environment. Compare and contrast the specific ways that mining affects the environment in each case.   A   B

Accepted Answer

The orange-red runoff in the photo (A)is

Question 9

What would be a good way to prevent further soil erosion?

Accepted Answer

A) Planting trees and perennial plants 
B) Installing retaining walls 
C) Increasing fertilizer use 
D) Desalinization of soil 
A) Planting trees and perennial plants 
B) Installing retaining walls 
C) Increasing fertilizer use 
D) Desalinization of soil

Question 10

The soil layer that accumulates leached nutrients and minerals is called ___ or the ___.

Accepted Answer

A) topsoil…A- horizon 
B) subsoil…B- horizon. 
C) weathered parent material…C- horizon. 
D) litter…O- horizon. 
A) topsoil…A- horizon 
B) subsoil…B- horizon. 
C) weathered parent material…C- horizon. 
D) litter…O- horizon.

Question 11

Contour plowing, strip cropping, and terracing are soil conservation methods that are BEST suited to which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Arid soils prone to salinization 
B) Nitrogen depleted soils 
C) Reclaimed mine areas 
D) Soils located on slopes 
A) Arid soils prone to salinization 
B) Nitrogen depleted soils 
C) Reclaimed mine areas 
D) Soils located on slopes

Question 12

What is a mineral? Compare and contrast the properties and uses of metallic and nonmetallic minerals. Include in your discussion three examples of metallic minerals and three examples of nonmetallic minerals.

Accepted Answer

A mineral is an element or compound of e

Question 13

A rock that contains a large enough concentration of a particular mineral to profitably mine and extract is called:

Accepted Answer

A) a sedimentary rock 
B) slag 
C) a metal 
D) an ore 
A) a sedimentary rock 
B) slag 
C) a metal 
D) an ore

Question 14

What would be the MOST LIKELY reason for derelict land not to undergo reclamation?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no topsoil left to reclaim. 
B) The soil is too toxic to support native vegetation. 
C) The ore removed was not coal, so federal regulations do not require reclamation. 
D) Environmentalists ignored the problem. 
A) There is no topsoil left to reclaim. 
B) The soil is too toxic to support native vegetation. 
C) The ore removed was not coal, so federal regulations do not require reclamation. 
D) Environmentalists ignored the problem.

Question 15

What percentage of the earth's land area is suitable for agriculture?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 6% 
C) 11% 
D) 27% 
A) 1% 
B) 6% 
C) 11% 
D) 27%

Question 16

While hiking you read a sign along the trail that explains this area had several active volcanoes 10,000 years ago. What kind of rocks do you expect to find?

Accepted Answer

A) Sedimentary 
B) Igneous 
C) Metamorphic 
D) Magma 
A) Sedimentary 
B) Igneous 
C) Metamorphic 
D) Magma

Question 17

How is soil different from crushed rock?

Accepted Answer

A) Soil forms through leaching whereas crushed rock forms due to erosion. 
B) Only soil holds water, only crushed rock holds air. 
C) Soil contains humus whereas crushed rock does not. 
D) Soil is composed of weathered parent material whereas crushed rock is not. 
A) Soil forms through leaching whereas crushed rock forms due to erosion. 
B) Only soil holds water, only crushed rock holds air. 
C) Soil contains humus whereas crushed rock does not. 
D) Soil is composed of weathered parent material whereas crushed rock is not.

Question 18

Why might an environmentalist argue that gold is an expensive metal?

Accepted Answer

A) Because gold is more valuable than titanium or platinum. 
B) Because the demand for gold is skyrocketing due to increasing wealth in developing countries. 
C) Because gold supplies are mostly depleted so prices are higher. 
D) Because huge quantities of water are used. 
A) Because gold is more valuable than titanium or platinum. 
B) Because the demand for gold is skyrocketing due to increasing wealth in developing countries. 
C) Because gold supplies are mostly depleted so prices are higher. 
D) Because huge quantities of water are used.

Question 19

Conventionally tilled fields contain more organic material than undisturbed soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is/are EXTERNAL costs of mining?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy costs of refining the mineral ores. 
B) Pollution costs of disposing mine tailings. 
C) Salary costs for mine workers. 
D) Exploration costs to locate mineral deposits. 
A) Energy costs of refining the mineral ores. 
B) Pollution costs of disposing mine tailings. 
C) Salary costs for mine workers. 
D) Exploration costs to locate mineral deposits.

The wearing away and the removal of soil from land is known as _______.

Which minerals would be used to make the following products? A CFL B Fertilizer

What is humus? Briefly explain why it is important for the soil.

The hill of loose rock produced as a by-product of strip mining is known as:

The figure below shows the diversity of life in fertile soil. Using the figure as a guide, explain the relationship between soil and the organisms that live in and on it.

The figure (A)below shows a generalized soil profile. Explain what a soil profile is then apply this information to compare and contrast the soil profile in the two photographs (B and C)below. A B C

Which of the following statements about nutrient cycling is TRUE?

The two photos below show two different ways that mining contaminates the environment. Compare and contrast the specific ways that mining affects the environment in each case. A B

What would be a good way to prevent further soil erosion?

The soil layer that accumulates leached nutrients and minerals is called _ or the _.

Contour plowing, strip cropping, and terracing are soil conservation methods that are BEST suited to which of the following situations?

What is a mineral? Compare and contrast the properties and uses of metallic and nonmetallic minerals. Include in your discussion three examples of metallic minerals and three examples of nonmetallic minerals.

A rock that contains a large enough concentration of a particular mineral to profitably mine and extract is called:

What would be the MOST LIKELY reason for derelict land not to undergo reclamation?

What percentage of the earth's land area is suitable for agriculture?

While hiking you read a sign along the trail that explains this area had several active volcanoes 10,000 years ago. What kind of rocks do you expect to find?

How is soil different from crushed rock?

Why might an environmentalist argue that gold is an expensive metal?

Conventionally tilled fields contain more organic material than undisturbed soil.

Which of the following is/are EXTERNAL costs of mining?

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Exam 12: Mineral and Soil Resources

The wearing away and the removal of soil from land is known as _______.

Which minerals would be used to make the following products? A CFL B Fertilizer

What is humus? Briefly explain why it is important for the soil.

The hill of loose rock produced as a by-product of strip mining is known as:

The figure below shows the diversity of life in fertile soil. Using the figure as a guide, explain the relationship between soil and the organisms that live in and on it.

The figure (A)below shows a generalized soil profile. Explain what a soil profile is then apply this information to compare and contrast the soil profile in the two photographs (B and C)below. A B C

Which of the following statements about nutrient cycling is TRUE?

The two photos below show two different ways that mining contaminates the environment. Compare and contrast the specific ways that mining affects the environment in each case. A B

What would be a good way to prevent further soil erosion?

The soil layer that accumulates leached nutrients and minerals is called ___ or the ___.

Contour plowing, strip cropping, and terracing are soil conservation methods that are BEST suited to which of the following situations?

What is a mineral? Compare and contrast the properties and uses of metallic and nonmetallic minerals. Include in your discussion three examples of metallic minerals and three examples of nonmetallic minerals.

A rock that contains a large enough concentration of a particular mineral to profitably mine and extract is called:

What would be the MOST LIKELY reason for derelict land not to undergo reclamation?

What percentage of the earth's land area is suitable for agriculture?

While hiking you read a sign along the trail that explains this area had several active volcanoes 10,000 years ago. What kind of rocks do you expect to find?

How is soil different from crushed rock?

Why might an environmentalist argue that gold is an expensive metal?

Conventionally tilled fields contain more organic material than undisturbed soil.

Which of the following is/are EXTERNAL costs of mining?

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Renewable Energy Resources

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The soil layer that accumulates leached nutrients and minerals is called _ or the _.