Question 1

Gold is removed from the rock that contains it by a series of leaching operations that all involve the use of

Accepted Answer

A) suluric acid 
B) nitric acid 
C) arsenic 
D) highly toxic cyanide salts 
E) mercury 
A) suluric acid 
B) nitric acid 
C) arsenic 
D) highly toxic cyanide salts 
E) mercury D

Question 2

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice
  
-Which area on the graphic represents ash acid rain?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Important nonrenewable mineral resources in the Earth's crust are distributed relatively evenly across the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The ____________________ concentrates the Earth's mineral resources into three types of rock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ concentrates the Earth's mineral resources...

Question 5

Which of the following is not a problem associated with extracting mineral resources from the ocean?

Accepted Answer

A) Many of the mineral resources that are found in seawater are in low concentrations. 
B) This can be extremely expensive given current technologies. 
C) There might be ecological impacts associated with aquatic life. 
D) There might be disagreement as to who has legal access and rights to certain resources. 
E) There are no valuable mineral resources in the ocean. 
A) Many of the mineral resources that are found in seawater are in low concentrations. 
B) This can be extremely expensive given current technologies. 
C) There might be ecological impacts associated with aquatic life. 
D) There might be disagreement as to who has legal access and rights to certain resources. 
E) There are no valuable mineral resources in the ocean.

Question 6

It is economically feasible to extract some valuable mineral resources that are dissolved in seawater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Draw the flow chart that explains the life cycle of a metal resource.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draw the flow chart that explains the...

Question 8

Surface mining can result in deforestation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lava is an example of ____ rock.

Accepted Answer

A) metamorphic 
B) igneous 
C) sedimentary 
D) mineralized 
E) crystal 
A) metamorphic 
B) igneous 
C) sedimentary 
D) mineralized 
E) crystal

Question 10

Mineral resources are best categorized as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) renewable resources 
B) nonrenewable resources 
C) alternative energy resources 
D) subduction resources 
E) organic resources 
A) renewable resources 
B) nonrenewable resources 
C) alternative energy resources 
D) subduction resources 
E) organic resources

Question 11

Volcanoes are normally associated with transform faults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ is an element or inorganic compound that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an element or inorganic...

Question 13

High-strength plastics and composite materials strengthened by carbon and glass fibers are advantageous because they

Accepted Answer

A) are stronger than metal 
B) cost less to produce 
C) are easily molded into any shape 
D) don't need painting 
E) all of these answers 
A) are stronger than metal 
B) cost less to produce 
C) are easily molded into any shape 
D) don't need painting 
E) all of these answers

Question 14

Of the actions recommended for preserving our supply of nonrenewable metals and minerals, the one that has the lowest environmental impact is to____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the actions recommended for preserving our...

Question 15

Plate tectonics has helped to promote global biodiversity over geologic time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following rocks is most likely to be formed from compacted plant remains?

Accepted Answer

A) coal 
B) limestone 
C) rock salt 
D) marble 
E) granite 
A) coal 
B) limestone 
C) rock salt 
D) marble 
E) granite

Question 17

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Market prices clearly reflect dwindling mineral supplies. 
B) High prices would encourage recycling and reuse. 
C) Low mineral prices are caused by failure to include the external costs of mining. 
D) Low prices encourage waste and faster depletion. 
E) Two of these choices are false. 
A) Market prices clearly reflect dwindling mineral supplies. 
B) High prices would encourage recycling and reuse. 
C) Low mineral prices are caused by failure to include the external costs of mining. 
D) Low prices encourage waste and faster depletion. 
E) Two of these choices are false.

Question 18

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice
  
-On the figure of the tectonic plates, choose the letter that represents the subduction zone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the items listed below with the...

Question 19

The U.S. a.General Mining Law of 1872 was in effect until

Accepted Answer

A) 1873 
B) 1900 
C) 1950 
D) 1995 
E) This law is still in effect today. 
A) 1873 
B) 1900 
C) 1950 
D) 1995 
E) This law is still in effect today.

Question 20

Slate and shale are types of sedimentary rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Gold is removed from the rock that contains it by a series of leaching operations that all involve the use of

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -Which area on the graphic represents ash acid rain?

Important nonrenewable mineral resources in the Earth's crust are distributed relatively evenly across the planet.

The ____________________ concentrates the Earth's mineral resources into three types of rock.

Which of the following is not a problem associated with extracting mineral resources from the ocean?

It is economically feasible to extract some valuable mineral resources that are dissolved in seawater.

Draw the flow chart that explains the life cycle of a metal resource.

Surface mining can result in deforestation.

Lava is an example of ____ rock.

Mineral resources are best categorized as which of the following?

Volcanoes are normally associated with transform faults.

A(n) ____________________ is an element or inorganic compound that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust.

High-strength plastics and composite materials strengthened by carbon and glass fibers are advantageous because they

Of the actions recommended for preserving our supply of nonrenewable metals and minerals, the one that has the lowest environmental impact is to____________________.

Plate tectonics has helped to promote global biodiversity over geologic time.

Which of the following rocks is most likely to be formed from compacted plant remains?

Which of the following statements is false?

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the figure of the tectonic plates, choose the letter that represents the subduction zone.

The U.S. a.General Mining Law of 1872 was in effect until

Slate and shale are types of sedimentary rock.

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Exam 12: Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources

Gold is removed from the rock that contains it by a series of leaching operations that all involve the use of

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -Which area on the graphic represents ash acid rain?

Important nonrenewable mineral resources in the Earth's crust are distributed relatively evenly across the planet.

The ____________________ concentrates the Earth's mineral resources into three types of rock.

Which of the following is not a problem associated with extracting mineral resources from the ocean?

It is economically feasible to extract some valuable mineral resources that are dissolved in seawater.

Draw the flow chart that explains the life cycle of a metal resource.

Surface mining can result in deforestation.

Lava is an example of ____ rock.

Mineral resources are best categorized as which of the following?

Volcanoes are normally associated with transform faults.

A(n) ____________________ is an element or inorganic compound that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust.

High-strength plastics and composite materials strengthened by carbon and glass fibers are advantageous because they

Of the actions recommended for preserving our supply of nonrenewable metals and minerals, the one that has the lowest environmental impact is to____________________.

Plate tectonics has helped to promote global biodiversity over geologic time.

Which of the following rocks is most likely to be formed from compacted plant remains?

Which of the following statements is false?

Match the items listed below with the appropriate choice -On the figure of the tectonic plates, choose the letter that represents the subduction zone.

The U.S. a.General Mining Law of 1872 was in effect until

Slate and shale are types of sedimentary rock.

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, and Energy

Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work

Biodiversity and Evolution

Biodiversity, Species Interactions, and Population Control

The Human Population and Urbanization

Climate and Biodiversity

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: the Ecosystem Approach

Food, Soil, and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Environmental Economics, Politics, and Worldviews

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