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Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Preview • Multiple Choice Standardized Test Prep Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements is true? A. Minerals are found both on and beneath Earth’s surface. B. Minerals are metallic compounds of economic importance. C. Minerals are limited resources easily extracted from the ground. D. Minerals are unlimited resources extracted from the ground at little cost. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements is true? A. Minerals are found both on and beneath Earth’s surface. B. Minerals are metallic compounds of economic importance. C. Minerals are limited resources easily extracted from the ground. D. Minerals are unlimited resources extracted from the ground at little cost. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 2. Which of these nonmetallic minerals has many uses in the construction industry? F. gypsum G. quartz H. silicon I. tourmaline Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 2. Which of these nonmetallic minerals has many uses in the construction industry? F. gypsum G. quartz H. silicon I. tourmaline Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 3. Salt is mined underground using what technique? A. longwall mining B. open-pit mining C. solution mining D. surface mining Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 3. Salt is mined underground using what technique? A. longwall mining B. open-pit mining C. solution mining D. surface mining Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 4. What distinguishes native elements from most other minerals? F. Native elements are not compounds. G. Native elements are always non-metallic. H. Native elements are mined by solar evaporation. I. Native elements are essentially the minerals that make up Earth’s crust. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 4. What distinguishes native elements from most other minerals? F. Native elements are not compounds. G. Native elements are always non-metallic. H. Native elements are mined by solar evaporation. I. Native elements are essentially the minerals that make up Earth’s crust. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued Use the table to answer questions 5 through 7. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 5. If a mineral sample has an adamantine luster, what test could be used to most accurately identify the specific mineral? A. color B. hardness C. specific gravity D. streak Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 5. If a mineral sample has an adamantine luster, what test could be used to most accurately identify the specific mineral? A. color B. hardness C. specific gravity D. streak Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 6. Using the table, what conclusion can be reached about beryl? F. It is a soft mineral. G. Its color varies greatly. H. It has a smooth surface. I. It is seven times heavier than water. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 6. Using the table, what conclusion can be reached about beryl? F. It is a soft mineral. G. Its color varies greatly. H. It has a smooth surface. I. It is seven times heavier than water. Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 7. What properties can a scientist observe most easily in the field? A. color and luster B. hardness and streak C. specific gravity and hardness D. streak and specific gravity Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 7. What properties can a scientist observe most easily in the field? A. color and luster B. hardness and streak C. specific gravity and hardness D. streak and specific gravity Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 8. Bauxite is the major ore mineral that composes what element? F. aluminum G. copper H. manganese I. titanium Mining and Mineral Resources Standardized Test Prep Multiple Choice, continued 8. Bauxite is the major ore mineral that composes what element? F. aluminum G. copper H. manganese I. titanium
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