Earth Science: Earth Materials and Processes, Book F

Chapter 3: Earth's Energy and Mineral Resources

Earth’s Energy and Mineral Resources

1
To be considered an ore, a mineral deposit must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT __________.
A)be in demand
B)be easily separated from the original material
C)be a large enough quantity
D)be rare
2
Which energy resource utilizes hot, dry rocks?
A)geothermal
B)solar
C)wind
D)petroleum
3
Which of the following is NOT a nonmetallic mineral resource?
A)garnet
B)aggregate
C)gypsum
D)iron
4
Which mining method is NOT used to excavate coal?
A)underground
B)pumping
C)strip
D)open pit
5
The most abundant fossil fuel in the world is __________.
A)petroleum
B)coal
C)oil
D)natural gas
6
Which of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?
A)nuclear
B)oil
C)coal
D)natural gas
7
Hydroelectric energy is all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A)responsible for habitat disruption and destruction
B)produced by turbines that turn generators
C)an example of a nonrenewable energy resource
D)an inexpensive way to produce electricity
8
Which of the following energy resources is NOT inexhaustible?
A)water
B)wind
C)oil
D)geothermal
9
Which fossil fuel is formed by decaying plant matter?
A)oil
B)natural gas
C)petroleum
D)coal
10
The majority of energy used by Americans comes from __________.
A)hydroelectric
B)nuclear
C)petroleum
D)coal
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