To help you master concepts from Chapter 21 (Geologic Resources), take this sample examination and find out if things are as bad as you think.

1		All of the following are nonrenewable resources except: Need a Hint?
			A)	iron.
			B)	coal.
			C)	oil.
			D)	ground water.
2		The major source of energy for the United States is: Need a Hint?
			A)	nuclear power.
			B)	coal.
			C)	oil.
			D)	natural gas.
3		The total quantity of a material discovered or undiscovered is called: Need a Hint?
			A)	the stuff.
			B)	the resource.
			C)	the reservoir.
			D)	the reserve.
4		Economically recoverable amounts of geological materials are called: Need a Hint?
			A)	reservoirs.
			B)	resources
			C)	reserves
			D)	none of these
5		Which of the following is not a type of coal? Need a Hint?
			A)	antrhacite
			B)	lignite
			C)	bituminous
			D)	peat
6		Which metal would most likely be found in an ore deposit formed by crystal settling in a magma chamber? Need a Hint?
			A)	chromium
			B)	silver
			C)	gold
			D)	copper
7		Metal ore deposits have been found at all these tectonic settings except: Need a Hint?
			A)	subduction zones.
			B)	island arcs.
			C)	mantle plumes.
			D)	mid-oceanic ridges.
8		The main use of lead is in: Need a Hint?
			A)	batteries.
			B)	pencils.
			C)	gasoline.
			D)	coins.
9		Which of the following factors can increase reserves of various geologic materials? Need a Hint?
			A)	new discoveries of economical deposits
			B)	favorable economics
			C)	improved extraction technology
			D)	all of these
10		The largest use of sand and gravel is: Need a Hint?
			A)	beach renourishment.
			B)	construction.
			C)	ceramics.
			D)	glass manufacturing.
11		Phosphate is mined primarily for: Need a Hint?
			A)	production of phosphorus bombs.
			B)	production of phosphor screens.
			C)	production of fertilizer.
			D)	none of these
12		Reserves of many geological materials can be extended by: Need a Hint?
			A)	conserving use of materials.
			B)	substituting other materials that accomplish the same thing.
			C)	recycling materials.
			D)	all of these
13		Non-energy resources include: Need a Hint?
			A)	sand and gravel.
			B)	metals
			C)	gemstones.
			D)	all of these
14		Renewable resources include: Need a Hint?
			A)	agricultural products.
			B)	solar energy.
			C)	water resources.
			D)	all of these
15		Nuclear power presently provides what portion of U.S energy needs? Need a Hint?
			A)	40%
			B)	25%
			C)	10%
			D)	5%
16		Which of the following are viable alternative energy sources? Need a Hint?
			A)	solar power
			B)	hydroelectric power.
			C)	wind power
			D)	all of these
17		What portion of the energy needs of France comes from nuclear power? Need a Hint?
			A)	75%
			B)	40%
			C)	10%
			D)	5%
18		United States reserves of coal could last: Need a Hint?
			A)	a few millenia.
			B)	a few decades.
			C)	a few centuries.
			D)	none of these
19		How much oil does the United States import? Need a Hint?
			A)	about 25%
			B)	about 80%
			C)	about 10%
			D)	about 50%
20		Energy can be realistically conserved by: Need a Hint?
			A)	rationing gasoline.
			B)	raising the price of oil.
			C)	supplementing with renewable alternative energy systems.
			D)	none of these