Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Types of Minerals

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
In open-pit mining, what is the unwanted material called?
A)debris
B)grit
C)invaluable
D)overburden
2
A mineral is a(n) __________ if it can be mined for profit.
A)igneous rocksilicates
B)ore
C)crystal
D)rock
3
Which mineral group contains atoms bonded together as tetrahedrons?
A)silicates
B)carbonates
C)oxides
D)sulfides
4
What makes a mineral a gem?
A)its deep color
B)its rarity and beauty
C)its association with native elements
D)its pearly luster
5
The mineral uraninite is a major source of uranium, which is used in nuclear reactors. To which mineral group does uraninite belong?
A)silicates
B)carbonates
C)oxides
D)sulfides
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