Name _________________________________________ Date ______________ Class section _______
Chapter 2: The Earth in Space
Earth
Chapter 11: Resources and Energy
Earth Science
16 pts
Section 11.1: Mineral Resources
(p. 195-197)
1. Define nonrenewable resources _____________________________________________________
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2. Define renewable resources ________________________________________________________
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Multiple choice: Choose the one best response. Write the letter of that choice in the space provided
_____3. Deposits of minerals from which metals and nonmetals can be removed profitably are called __.
a. renewable resources
b. nonmetals
c. ores
d. conductors
_____4. Mineral solutions spread through many small cracks, depositing valuable bands called ___.
a. veins
b. arteries
c. masses
d. crystallines
_____5. Hematite is a source of ___.
a. iron
b. aluminum
c. zinc
d. diamonds
_____6. Which of the following is a native element?
a. halite
b. chalcopyrite
c. bauxite
d. hydrocarbon
_____7. Which of the following is a source of glass?
a. bauxite
b. sphalerite
c. calcite
d. quartz
Section 11.2: Fossil Fuels
(p. 198-201)
_____1. The process of coal formation began in ancient ___.
a. magma bodies
b. oceans
c. swamps
d. caves
_____2. Anthracite is a type of ___.
a. geothermal energy source
d. microorganism
b. organic rock
c. gemstone
_____3. Which of the following is produced by the accumulation of microorganisms on the ocean floor?
a. natural gas
b. gold deposits
c. uranium
d. coal
4. Name two environmental problems associated with the mining and use of coal. (4 pts)
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