Question 1

Which type of renewable energy is associated underground stream from geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs to spin turbines that generate electricity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solar energy 
B)  Wind energy 
C)  Geothermal energy 
D)  Hydroelectric energy 
E)  Biomass energy 
A)  Solar energy 
B)  Wind energy 
C)  Geothermal energy 
D)  Hydroelectric energy 
E)  Biomass energy

Question 2

Industry consumers about 50% of the energy used in the United States as compared to residential and commercial buildings which consumers 31% of energy used in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The amount of energy produced today by ______________ sources is small compared to that provided by fossil and nuclear fuels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of energy produced today by...

Question 4

Which is not a true statement about crude oil?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crude oil is petroleum that is pumped from the ground 
B)  Crude oil  come in various colors such as brown, yellow, and clear 
C)  Crude oil is always in a liquid form 
D)  Crude oil is refined to produce propane, gasoline, heating oil, and other fuels 
A)  Crude oil is petroleum that is pumped from the ground 
B)  Crude oil  come in various colors such as brown, yellow, and clear 
C)  Crude oil is always in a liquid form 
D)  Crude oil is refined to produce propane, gasoline, heating oil, and other fuels

Question 5

Explain why bauxite would not be found in Montana.

Accepted Answer

Bauxite is formed in warm and

Question 6

In which type of renewable energy do solar cells produce electricity directly from sunlight?  __________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which type of renewable energy do...

Question 7

Which is not a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solar energy accounts for 15% of all renewable energy in the United States 
B)  Biomass energy produces greenhouse gas emissions 
C)  Wind energy is the fastest growing renewable energy resource in the United States 
D)  Hydroelectric energy requires the building of a dam to use water to turn turbines 
A)  Solar energy accounts for 15% of all renewable energy in the United States 
B)  Biomass energy produces greenhouse gas emissions 
C)  Wind energy is the fastest growing renewable energy resource in the United States 
D)  Hydroelectric energy requires the building of a dam to use water to turn turbines

Question 8

If you were looking for gold in a stream, where you want to start hunting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gold settles out in slower stream flows and settles in cracks of the bedrock 
B)  Gold settles out in faster stream flows and stays in suspension of the water 
C)  Gold placer deposits are most commonly found on the smooth surfaces of bedrock 
D)  Gold placer deposits are most commonly found on the banks of streams 
A)  Gold settles out in slower stream flows and settles in cracks of the bedrock 
B)  Gold settles out in faster stream flows and stays in suspension of the water 
C)  Gold placer deposits are most commonly found on the smooth surfaces of bedrock 
D)  Gold placer deposits are most commonly found on the banks of streams

Question 9

A huge amount of ________ _________ is generated when metal ores and coal are mined.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A huge amount of ________ _________ is...

Question 10

Which would be a good location to find salt in the desert?

Accepted Answer

A)  Playa lake 
B)  Hydrothermal vent 
C)  Placer deposit 
D)  Granitic magma 
A)  Playa lake 
B)  Hydrothermal vent 
C)  Placer deposit 
D)  Granitic magma

Question 11

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooling magma does not solidify all at once 
B)  Higher-temperature minerals crystallize first in cooling magma 
C)  Lower-temperature minerals crystallize later as the magma cools and the temperature drops 
D)  All mafic magma bodies crystallize from the bottom upward allowing for the ore minerals to concentrate at the top of the pluton 
A)  Cooling magma does not solidify all at once 
B)  Higher-temperature minerals crystallize first in cooling magma 
C)  Lower-temperature minerals crystallize later as the magma cools and the temperature drops 
D)  All mafic magma bodies crystallize from the bottom upward allowing for the ore minerals to concentrate at the top of the pluton

Question 12

If you were going to open a mine to produce aluminum, gold, iron, lead, phosphate rock, tin, and zinc, which country would be the best choice for your mine since it is the leading producer of these resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Russia 
C)  South Africa 
D)  China 
E)  Japan 
A)  United States 
B)  Russia 
C)  South Africa 
D)  China 
E)  Japan

Question 13

If you were looking for platinum ore, what specific type of rock would you seek to find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limestone 
B)  Igneous rocks 
C)  Sandstone 
D)  Shale 
A)  Limestone 
B)  Igneous rocks 
C)  Sandstone 
D)  Shale

Question 14

Global energy consumption is expected to increase for all major fuel types except coal with renewable energy resources growing at the fast rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In which type of renewable energy does cool surface water get pumped deep into the ground to be heated by subterranean rock and then recirculated back to the surface for use?  _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which type of renewable energy does...

Question 16

Which is a true statement about hydrothermal vein deposits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ore veins can range from less than a millimeter to several meters in width 
B)  A single vein can produce several million dollars from the gold or silver it contains 
C)  Disseminated ore deposits contain less concentrated volumes of ore as compared to hydrothermal vein deposits 
D)  All of the above are true statements 
A)  Ore veins can range from less than a millimeter to several meters in width 
B)  A single vein can produce several million dollars from the gold or silver it contains 
C)  Disseminated ore deposits contain less concentrated volumes of ore as compared to hydrothermal vein deposits 
D)  All of the above are true statements

Question 17

Explain why a petroleum geologist would use fracking over conventional drilling methods.

Accepted Answer

Fracking opens horizontal fissures which

Question 18

Which is not a true statement about mining?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires mining companies to restore mined land for reuse 
B)  A tax is levied on mining operations to make it possible to reclaim land that was mine before the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 was enacted 
C)  There are over 8000 unrestored coal mines in the United States 
D)  Waste rock can erode and leach toxic elements such as arsenic, sulfur, and heavy metals into the environment 
A)  Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires mining companies to restore mined land for reuse 
B)  A tax is levied on mining operations to make it possible to reclaim land that was mine before the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 was enacted 
C)  There are over 8000 unrestored coal mines in the United States 
D)  Waste rock can erode and leach toxic elements such as arsenic, sulfur, and heavy metals into the environment

Question 19

If you are concerned about adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, utilizing biomass renewable energy would not be the right choice for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain why copper is in such high demand as a metallic mineral resource.

Accepted Answer

Copper wiring and plumbing are in applia

Exam 5: Geologic Resources

Which type of renewable energy is associated underground stream from geysers, volcanoes, and hot springs to spin turbines that generate electricity?

Industry consumers about 50% of the energy used in the United States as compared to residential and commercial buildings which consumers 31% of energy used in the United States.

The amount of energy produced today by ______________ sources is small compared to that provided by fossil and nuclear fuels.

Which is not a true statement about crude oil?

Explain why bauxite would not be found in Montana.

In which type of renewable energy do solar cells produce electricity directly from sunlight? __________________ .

Which is not a true statement?

If you were looking for gold in a stream, where you want to start hunting?

A huge amount of ________ _________ is generated when metal ores and coal are mined.

Which would be a good location to find salt in the desert?

Which of the following is not a true statement?

If you were going to open a mine to produce aluminum, gold, iron, lead, phosphate rock, tin, and zinc, which country would be the best choice for your mine since it is the leading producer of these resources?

If you were looking for platinum ore, what specific type of rock would you seek to find?

Global energy consumption is expected to increase for all major fuel types except coal with renewable energy resources growing at the fast rate.

In which type of renewable energy does cool surface water get pumped deep into the ground to be heated by subterranean rock and then recirculated back to the surface for use? _________________________

Which is a true statement about hydrothermal vein deposits?

Explain why a petroleum geologist would use fracking over conventional drilling methods.

Which is not a true statement about mining?

If you are concerned about adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, utilizing biomass renewable energy would not be the right choice for you.

Explain why copper is in such high demand as a metallic mineral resource.

Earth Systems

Minerals

Rocks

Geologic Time: a Story in the Rocks

The Active Earth: Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes and the Earths Structure

Volcanoes and Plutons

Mountains

Weathering, Soil, and Erosion

Fresh Water: Streams, Lakes, Ground Water, and Wetlands

Water Resources

Glaciers and Ice Ages

Deserts and Wind

Ocean Basins

Oceans and Coastlines

The Atmosphere

Energy Balance in the Atmosphere

Moisture, Clouds, and Weather

Climate

Climate Change

Motions in the Heavens

Planets and Their Moons

Stars, Space, and Galaxies

Filters

A huge amount of _ is generated when metal ores and coal are mined.