Problem 10
What is the waste material that must be separated from an ore? A) smelter C) mineral resource B) gangue D) petroleum
Problem 10
Which helps to reduce the demand for new mineral resources? A. generating C. recycling B. mining D. refining
Problem 11
What are two advantages of burning garbage for fuel?
Problem 12
What conditions are necessary for a wind farm?
Problem 13
What is a region where many windmills are located in order to generate electricity from wind called? A) wind farm B) hydroelectric dam C) oil well D) steam-driven turbine
Problem 14
Which of the following is a deposit of hematite that can be mined at a profit? A) ore C) gangue B) anthracite D) energy resource
Problem 15
What is an important use of petroleum? A) making plaster C) as abrasives B) making glass D) making gasoline
Problem 16
Compare and contrast a mineral resource and an ore. How could a mineral resource become an ore? Is it possible for an ore to become just a mineral resource? Explain your answers.
Problem 16
Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource? A) water C) geothermal B) wind D) petroleum
Problem 17
Compare and contrast a mineral resource and an ore. How could a mineral resource become an ore? Is it possible for an ore to become just a mineral resource? Explain your answers.
