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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