Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 5: Earth's Energy and Mineral Resources

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
To be considered an ore, a mineral deposit must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT __________.
A)be rare
B)be in demand
C)be a large enough quantity
D)be easily separated from the original material
2.
Which of the following is NOT a nonmetallic mineral resource?
A)garnet
B)iron
C)gypsum
D)aggregate
3.
Which of the following statements about recycling is true?
A)Recycling increases the amount of mineral resources needed every year.
B)Recycling takes more energy than obtaining the new material.
C)Recycling won't help humans meet future needs.
D)Recycling is a way to reuse materials rather than obtain new ones.
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