Gr 9 NATURAL SCIENCES: Term Test 4
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What is the biosphere composed of?

  • Only animals on Earth
  • Only plants on Earth
  • All non-living organisms on Earth
  • All living organisms on Earth (correct)

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

  • 50%
  • 90%
  • 100%
  • 70% (correct)

Which of the following is an example of the lithosphere?

  • Earth's crust and upper mantle (correct)
  • The ocean
  • A living organism
  • The atmosphere

What is the atmosphere composed of?

<p>All gases surrounding Earth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Earth's system?

<p>The spheres interact with each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of most life on Earth?

<p>Within 3 meters below the surface to 30 meters above it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of the biosphere?

<p>Clouds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many spheres make up the Earth's system?

<p>4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

<p>79% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of the lithosphere?

<p>Waterfalls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key term for the solid part of the Earth, including the lithosphere, mantle, and core?

<p>Geosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth?

<p>Crust (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between the spheres crucial for?

<p>Maintaining life and the environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of changes in one sphere?

<p>Disruption of the entire Earth system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the lithosphere?

<p>Solid materials found on the Earth's surface and beneath the oceans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the makeup or constitution of a substance?

<p>Composition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core?

<p>Mantle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle?

<p>Lithosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the innermost part of the Earth?

<p>Core (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lithosphere?

<p>The rigid outer part of the Earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of breaking down rocks on the Earth's surface?

<p>Weathering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

<p>Sedimentary Rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that transforms solid rock into molten rock?

<p>Melting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer part of the Earth's core?

<p>Liquid Outer Core (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment?

<p>Sedimentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the series of processes that repeat in a sequence?

<p>Cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of rock that has been changed by heat and pressure?

<p>Metamorphic Rock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of sediment or rock fragments from one location to another?

<p>Erosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing mineral samples?

<p>To assess the quality of the ore and the feasibility of mining operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to extract rare earth elements?

<p>Geophysical methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kimberley Big Hole significant for?

<p>Its unique geological formation and impact on diamond mining history (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in surface mining?

<p>Topsoil removal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rehabilitation in coal mining?

<p>To restore the area’s natural vegetation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Phalaborwa Open Pit Mine used for?

<p>Extracting copper ore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to support the roof in the room and pillar method?

<p>Pillars of coal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of mining used for extracting diamonds and gold?

<p>Underground mining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the headgear in underground mining?

<p>To house the lift system, allowing miners and equipment to move up and down the shaft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mine that is the world's deepest at 3.9 km?

<p>TauTona Mine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of transforming rocks from their original state to a more compact and crystalline structure?

<p>Metamorphism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

<p>Igneous rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the acquisition of information about an object or area from a distance, typically from satellite or airborne sensors?

<p>Remote Sensing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of searching for mineral deposits in the lithosphere?

<p>Exploration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the techniques that use physical properties of the earth and minerals to detect their presence underground?

<p>Geophysical Methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the techniques that analyze the chemical properties of minerals to determine their presence and concentration?

<p>Geochemical Methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock can be broken down into sediments, which can then form sedimentary rocks?

<p>All types of rocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mining exploration?

<p>To locate areas with higher concentrations of valuable minerals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for diamonds often found in carrot-shaped kimberlite pipes?

<p>Kimberlite pipes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the rock cycle?

<p>The continuous transformation of rocks from one type to another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of crushing and grinding in mineral processing?

<p>To separate valuable minerals from waste rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of jaw crushers in mineral processing?

<p>To break down large chunks of ore into smaller pieces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cone crushers in mineral processing?

<p>To crush rocks by squeezing them between an eccentrically gyrating spindle and a concave hopper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of rod mills and ball mills in mineral processing?

<p>To grind rocks into a fine powder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between rod mills and ball mills?

<p>The type of grinding media used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is crushing and milling an energy-intensive step in mineral processing?

<p>Because breaking rocks down into fine powder demands a lot of power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for extracting minerals from ore?

<p>To separate the valuable minerals from the waste rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about gold and diamonds in mineral processing?

<p>They are found in their pure form and do not require extraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flotation, magnetic separation, and chemical leaching in mineral processing?

<p>To separate valuable minerals from waste rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of crushing and grinding in mineral processing?

<p>Formation of a fine powder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary interaction between the Earth's spheres?

<p>They are connected and interact with one another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate range of depths where most life on Earth is found?

<p>3 meters below the surface to 30 meters above it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the lithosphere?

<p>The crust and upper mantle of the Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the Earth's system?

<p>It is a dynamic system with interconnected spheres (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of changes in one sphere of the Earth's system?

<p>All spheres are eventually affected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the hydrosphere and the atmosphere?

<p>The hydrosphere is composed of water, while the atmosphere is composed of air (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding the interactions between the Earth's spheres?

<p>It is crucial for sustaining life on our planet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the atmosphere?

<p>A cloud formation in the sky (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?

<p>Iron and nickel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process transforms solid rock into molten rock?

<p>Melting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle?

<p>Lithosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

<p>Igneous rock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of settling or being deposited as a sediment?

<p>Sedimentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the series of processes that repeat in a sequence?

<p>Cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

<p>Sedimentary rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of sediment or rock fragments from one location to another?

<p>Erosion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock has been changed by heat and pressure?

<p>Metamorphic rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of breaking down rocks on the Earth's surface?

<p>Weathering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>Nitrogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the lithosphere?

<p>Mountains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of changes in one sphere of the Earth's system?

<p>A significant impact on the other spheres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core?

<p>Mantle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction between the spheres crucial for?

<p>Maintaining life on Earth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth?

<p>Crust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>79% nitrogen, 21% oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the interaction between the spheres?

<p>A tree using water from the hydrosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including the lithosphere, mantle, and core?

<p>Geosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle?

<p>Lithosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing mineral samples?

<p>To assess the quality of the ore and the feasibility of mining operations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to extract rare earth elements?

<p>Geophysical and geochemical methods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Kimberley Big Hole?

<p>It is a historic example of diamond mining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in surface mining?

<p>Topsoil removal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rehabilitation in coal mining?

<p>To restore the area's natural vegetation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Phalaborwa Open Pit Mine used for?

<p>Copper ore mining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to support the roof in the room and pillar method?

<p>Pillars of coal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of mining used for extracting diamonds and gold?

<p>Underground mining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the headgear in underground mining?

<p>To house the lift system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mine that is the world's deepest at 3.9 km?

<p>TauTona Mine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

<p>They have been transformed from their original state and often have a more compact and crystalline structure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plate tectonics in the rock cycle?

<p>It drives the rock cycle process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of geochemical methods in mining exploration?

<p>To determine the presence and concentration of minerals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between igneous rocks and magma?

<p>Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of mining exploration?

<p>To identify potential mining sites with high-quality ore. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

<p>It breaks down rocks into sediments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

<p>They are formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of transforming rocks from their original state to a more compact and crystalline structure?

<p>Metamorphism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of remote sensing in mining exploration?

<p>To collect data from a distance using tools like radar and satellite images. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the rock cycle process?

<p>The transformation of rocks from one type to another. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of crushing and milling in mineral processing?

<p>To separate the valuable minerals from the waste rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to break down rocks in crushing?

<p>Using two plates to crush rocks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rod mills and ball mills in mineral processing?

<p>To grind the ore into a fine powder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of energy requirement in crushing and milling?

<p>It requires significant amounts of energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of gold and diamonds in their natural form?

<p>They are found in their pure form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separation techniques in mineral processing?

<p>To separate the valuable minerals from the waste rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why crushing and milling are necessary in mineral processing?

<p>To facilitate the extraction of minerals from the waste rock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of cone crushers in mineral processing?

<p>They break rocks by squeezing them between an eccentrically gyrating spindle and a concave hopper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between rod mills and ball mills?

<p>Rod mills use rods for grinding media, while ball mills use balls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of milling in mineral processing?

<p>To grind the ore into a fine powder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary interaction between the biosphere and the hydrosphere?

<p>Nutrient cycling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of all four spheres of the Earth's system?

<p>Interconnectedness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the atmosphere in the Earth's system?

<p>Regulation of temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of human activities on the Earth's system?

<p>Disruption of the delicate balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of the lithosphere?

<p>Earth's crust and upper mantle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the zone where most life on Earth exists?

<p>Trophic zone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the hydrosphere?

<p>It covers approximately 70% of the Earth's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the Earth's system as a whole?

<p>Earth Systems Science (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lithosphere in the Earth's system?

<p>To store and process minerals and rocks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an imbalance between the four spheres of the Earth's system?

<p>A catastrophic event, such as an earthquake or flood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the lithosphere?

<p>It is a rigid outer layer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the atmosphere in the interaction between the spheres?

<p>To provide oxygen for the biosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the layer of the Earth between the crust and the core?

<p>Mantle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including the lithosphere, mantle, and core?

<p>Geosphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the interaction between the spheres?

<p>To support life on Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of human activities that disrupt the balance of the Earth's system?

<p>A catastrophic event, such as an earthquake or flood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the outermost layer of the Earth?

<p>Crust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the lithosphere in the Earth's system?

<p>To store and process minerals and rocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that distinguishes intrusive from extrusive igneous rocks?

<p>Cooling rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

<p>Formation from the cooling of magma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of mining exploration?

<p>To identify areas with high concentrations of valuable minerals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the continuous rock cycle?

<p>The cycling of rocks between different types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to detect the presence of diamonds in kimberlite pipes?

<p>Geophysical methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of remote sensing in mining exploration?

<p>To identify potential mining sites from a distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the Earth's physical structure, composition, and processes?

<p>Geology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

<p>Soapstone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles through weathering and erosion?

<p>Denudation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to analyze the chemical composition of minerals in geochemical methods?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the Earth's inner core?

<p>Iron and nickel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

<p>Melting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lithosphere in the Earth's system?

<p>To support ecosystems and human infrastructure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of rocks can be formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

<p>Igneous rocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks on the Earth's surface?

<p>Weathering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the geosphere?

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What is the result of the continuous cycle of materials and energy in the Earth's system?

<p>The support of life on Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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What is the term for the process of transforming solid rock into molten rock?

<p>Melting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

<p>Marble (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for analyzing mineral samples in mining exploration?

<p>To assess the quality of the ore and the feasibility of mining operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mining technique is commonly used in South Africa for mining iron, copper, chromium, manganese, phosphate, and coal?

<p>Surface mining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing the topsoil and overburden in surface mining?

<p>To expose the coal seams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mine that is the world's deepest at 3.9 km?

<p>TauTona Mine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to extract diamonds and gold in South Africa?

<p>Underground mining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the headgear in underground mining?

<p>To house the lift system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of excavating rooms of ore while leaving pillars of coal to support the roof?

<p>Room and pillar method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rehabilitation in coal mining?

<p>To restore the area's natural vegetation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Kimberley Big Hole?

<p>It is a historic example of diamond mining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the techniques that analyze the chemical properties of minerals to determine their presence and concentration?

<p>Geochemical analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of crushing and milling in mineral processing?

<p>To break down large chunks of ore into smaller pieces to facilitate the extraction of minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of rod mills and ball mills in mineral processing?

<p>To grind the ore into a fine powder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of breaking down the chemical bonds that hold minerals in compound form?

<p>The extraction of minerals in their pure form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the energy requirement in crushing and milling?

<p>It is a significant requirement in the overall mineral processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of jaw crushers in mineral processing?

<p>To break down large chunks of ore into smaller pieces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using flotation, magnetic separation, or chemical leaching in mineral processing?

<p>To separate the valuable minerals from the waste rock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of gold and diamonds in ore?

<p>They are found in their pure form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of crushing and grinding in the context of mineral processing?

<p>To facilitate the extraction of minerals by breaking down large chunks of ore into smaller pieces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the separation techniques used in mineral processing?

<p>To separate the valuable minerals from the waste rock (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the crushing and milling process in mineral processing?

<p>The production of a fine powder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of phosphate rock?

<p>As a fertilizer or to make phosphoric acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of magnetic separation?

<p>To separate iron ore from waste rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hand sorting used for?

<p>Picking out valuable minerals from waste rock manually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of washing and sorting coal?

<p>To produce high-grade coal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using electromagnets in magnetic separation?

<p>To generate a magnetic field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is silicon dioxide used for?

<p>In the construction industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is coal used for?

<p>As a fuel source for electricity generation or in the iron-making process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating minerals from waste rock?

<p>To extract minerals for use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of density separation in mining?

<p>To separate minerals based on their density (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between panning and flotation methods?

<p>Panning involves density separation, while flotation involves chemical separation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of chemical separation in mining?

<p>To break chemical bonds and separate the desired element from the compound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the early techniques and modern techniques of iron extraction?

<p>Early techniques used bloomery, while modern techniques use blast furnace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hot air blast in the blast furnace process?

<p>To provide the oxygen needed for combustion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical reaction for the early technique of extracting iron using charcoal?

<p>2Fe_2O_3 + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO_2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of size separation in mining?

<p>To separate minerals based on their size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the process of breaking chemical bonds in chemical separation?

<p>The separation of the desired element from the compound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of refining minerals?

<p>To concentrate and purify the desired minerals from the ore (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between physical separation methods and chemical separation?

<p>Physical separation methods separate minerals based on their physical properties, while chemical separation breaks chemical bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere?

<p>Ozone absorption of UV radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate altitude range of the troposphere?

<p>9-17 km (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the atmosphere in terms of temperature regulation?

<p>To trap heat and keep the planet warm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for convection currents in the troposphere?

<p>Warming of the Earth's surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by a decrease in temperature with altitude?

<p>Mesosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the troposphere that makes it suitable for human respiration?

<p>High air density (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the transition zone between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

<p>To prevent warm air from escaping (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the importance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

<p>It absorbs and scatters ultraviolet radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the air in the troposphere?

<p>Nitrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the zone of transition between the Earth's atmosphere and outer space?

<p>Exosphere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of proper waste management in mining activities?

<p>To reduce the environmental impact of mining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature drop per kilometer increase in altitude in the troposphere?

<p>6.4°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mine is known for its gold tailings, posing a threat to the environment?

<p>Primrose Gold Mine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the altitude range where commercial airplanes typically fly?

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What is the primary concern of the striking miners in 2012?

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What is the primary characteristic of the stratosphere?

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What is the approximate percentage of the atmosphere's mass contained in the troposphere and stratosphere?

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What is the term for the measure of height above sea level?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the troposphere?

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What is the primary reason for the importance of the atmosphere in sustaining life?

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What is the primary purpose of blowing pure oxygen through molten iron during the refining process?

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What is the purpose of the limestone reaction in the blast furnace?

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Which of the following minerals is South Africa not a leading producer of?

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What is the primary negative impact of surface mining on the environment?

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What is the purpose of the Bushveld Igneous Complex?

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What is the final product of the refining process in the blast furnace?

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What is the significance of the Okiep Copper Mine in South Africa?

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What is the primary use of the slag produced in the blast furnace?

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What is the primary purpose of the iron ore reaction in the blast furnace?

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What is the significance of the Mapungubwe in South Africa?

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What is the primary reason for the temperature increase in the stratosphere?

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What is the term for the thinning of the ozone layer, particularly over Antarctica?

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What is the primary function of weather balloons?

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What is the result of the reaction between chlorine atoms and ozone molecules?

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What is the lowest temperature reached in the mesosphere?

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What is the term for the bright streak of light in the sky caused by a meteor burning up in the atmosphere?

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What is the primary characteristic of the air density in the stratosphere?

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What is the process that causes meteors to burn up in the mesosphere?

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What is the term for the rock or particle from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the result of a meteorite striking the Earth's surface?

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What is the primary reason for a star like the Sun not being able to fuse carbon and oxygen into heavier elements?

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What is the term for the remnant core of a star that has shed its outer layers?

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What is the process by which a white dwarf cools and loses its brightness?

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What is the term for a star that becomes extremely massive and eventually collapses into a black hole?

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What is the term for a massive explosion resulting from the collapse of a star's core?

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What is the term for a dense stellar remnant left after a supernova?

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What is the process by which the outer layers of a red giant star are expelled into space?

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What is the term for the glowing shell of gas surrounding the remaining core of a star?

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What is the primary process that prevents further contraction of a star?

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What is the term for the stage in a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core?

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What is the primary factor that determines the characteristics of a main sequence star?

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What is the process that occurs when the hydrogen in a star's core is depleted?

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What is the term for the outflow of charged particles from a star?

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What is the term for the stage in a star's life cycle where it expands and cools after exhausting the hydrogen in its core?

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What is the approximate temperature range of main sequence stars?

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What is the term for the birthplaces of stars, containing gas and dust?

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What is the primary reason why massive stars have shorter lifespans than smaller stars?

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What is the term for the process where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy?

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What is the primary function of the ionosphere?

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What is the typical altitude range for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites?

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What is the primary reason for the extreme temperatures in the thermosphere?

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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the term for the process of trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the typical temperature range in the thermosphere?

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What is the term for the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from about 80 km above the Earth's surface?

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What is the primary function of the International Space Station?

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What is the term for the process of ionization that occurs in the ionosphere due to solar radiation?

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What is the primary reason for the extreme low air density in the thermosphere?

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What is the primary reason for the extreme greenhouse effect on Venus?

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What is the primary mechanism by which human activities contribute to global warming?

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What is the primary goal of investigating COâ‚‚ levels in ice core samples?

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What is the term for the process by which nuclei of light elements combine to form heavier elements, releasing energy?

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What is the term for the cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born?

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What is the primary characteristic of the protostar stage?

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What is the consequence of changes in global temperatures on agricultural production?

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What is the term for the process by which the Earth's surface is worn away by natural forces?

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What is the term for the rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle?

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What is the result of the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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What happens to the air density in the stratosphere as the altitude increases?

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What is the purpose of weather balloons?

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What is the importance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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What is the main impact of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) on the stratosphere?

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What is the characteristic of the mesosphere?

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What happens to meteors when they enter the mesosphere?

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What is the term for the thinning of the ozone layer, particularly over Antarctica?

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What is the purpose of radiosondes on weather balloons?

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What is the result of the formation and destruction of ozone molecules in the stratosphere?

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What is the characteristic of meteors that can survive their passage through the atmosphere and reach the Earth's surface?

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Which of the following rocks is used directly as a fertilizer or to make phosphoric acid?

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What is the purpose of hand sorting in mineral extraction?

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What is the primary characteristic of the thermosphere?

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What is the function of the ionosphere in terms of radio communication?

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What is the primary function of electromagnets in magnetic separation?

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What is the common use of silicon dioxide, also known as sand?

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What is the primary reason for the high temperatures in the thermosphere?

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What is the International Space Station's orbiting altitude within the thermosphere?

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Which of the following is NOT a direct use of certain rocks?

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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the purpose of washing and sorting coal into different sizes?

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What is the importance of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the primary purpose of separating minerals from waste rock?

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Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?

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What is the primary limitation of hand sorting in mineral extraction?

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What is the process by which the Earth's surface emits infrared radiation?

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What is the visible phenomenon resulting from the interaction between solar wind particles and the ions in the ionosphere?

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What is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that lies beyond the thermosphere?

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What is the temperature required for nuclear fusion reactions to begin in a star's core?

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What is the primary purpose of mining activities?

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What is the process that prevents further contraction of a star?

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Which of the following is a major environmental concern in mining?

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What is the term for the stage of a star's life where it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core?

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What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface?

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What determines the characteristics of a main sequence star, such as color, size, and lifespan?

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What is the main characteristic of the exosphere?

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What happens to a star when the hydrogen in its core is depleted?

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What is the term for the outflow of charged particles from a star?

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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What is the term for the measure of height above sea level?

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What is the term for the birthplace of stars, containing gas and dust?

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What is the primary importance of the atmosphere?

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What is the term for the process where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing energy?

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What is the expected lifespan of a star with 10 times the mass of the Sun?

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Which of the following mining sites is known for its significant diamond discoveries?

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What is the color of a star with a surface temperature of 40,000°C?

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What is the primary concern in the mining industry in terms of worker safety?

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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What is the primary purpose of refining iron?

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What is the reaction that occurs when the iron is heated with pure oxygen in the refining process?

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What is the main use of slag in the blast furnace process?

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What is South Africa's ranking in the global production of iron ore?

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What is the primary source of platinum group metals (PGMs) in the world?

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What is one of the negative impacts of surface mining?

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What is the purpose of melting the iron in the refining process?

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What is the byproduct of the reaction between carbon and oxygen in the refining process?

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What is the main use of coal in the mining industry?

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What is the significance of Mapungubwe in the history of mining in South Africa?

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What happens to the outer layers of a medium-sized star after it becomes a red giant?

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What is the ultimate fate of a white dwarf?

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What is the result of a massive star's core collapsing?

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What is the term for the dense, hot remnant core of a star that has shed its outer layers?

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Which type of star becomes a red supergiant after its hydrogen is depleted?

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What is the term for the explosion resulting from the collapse of a star's core?

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What is the term for the glowing shell of gas expelled by a star during its final stages?

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What is the result of a massive star's core collapse if it is exceptionally massive?

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What is the purpose of density separation in mining?

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What is the primary method used in flotation?

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What is the purpose of chemical separation in mining?

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What is the primary effect of the thick atmosphere on Venus?

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What is the term for the long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions?

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What is the primary application of size separation in mining?

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What is the earliest method for extracting iron?

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What is the primary cause of the increase in greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the purpose of refining minerals?

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What is the term for the process of gradual change or development, specifically in the context of stars?

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What is the term for the vast, slowly rotating clouds of cold gas and dust in space where stars are born?

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What is the result of using hot air in a blast furnace?

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What is the purpose of magnetic separation?

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What is the primary stage in the formation of a star, characterized by the collapse of a nebula under its own gravity?

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What is the chemical reaction for the earliest technique for extracting iron?

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What is the term for the process by which nuclei of light elements, such as hydrogen, combine to form heavier elements, releasing energy?

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What is the consequence of the melting of polar ice due to global warming?

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What is the significance of South Africa in the context of iron ore?

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What is the purpose of analyzing ice core samples, historical climate data, and current atmospheric measurements?

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What is the result of changes in global temperatures on weather patterns?

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What is the primary characteristic of the troposphere?

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What percentage of the atmosphere's mass is contained in the troposphere?

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What causes the air movement in the troposphere?

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What is the temperature at the upper boundary of the troposphere?

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Why do commercial airplanes fly in the lower stratosphere?

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What is the approximate thickness of the troposphere at the poles?

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What is the primary component of the air in the troposphere?

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What is the term for the movement of air in the troposphere that creates convection currents?

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What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere marked by?

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What is the purpose of refining iron?

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What is the byproduct of the reaction between carbon and oxygen in the refining process?

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Which type of rock can be used directly as a fertilizer or to make phosphoric acid?

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What is South Africa's ranking in iron ore production globally?

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What is the purpose of hand sorting in mineral extraction?

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What is the purpose of adding limestone to the blast furnace?

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What is the primary use of slag?

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What is the primary use of coal that is washed and sorted into various sizes?

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Which of the following separation techniques is used to separate iron ore from waste rock?

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What is the significance of the Okiep Copper Mine?

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What is the result of the reaction between iron ore and carbon in the blast furnace?

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What is the purpose of magnetic separation in mineral extraction?

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What is the impact of mining on the environment?

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What is the term for the device that generates a magnetic field in magnetic separation?

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Which type of rock is used in the construction industry?

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What is the purpose of the Bushveld Igneous Complex?

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Which of the following rocks does not need to be crushed or milled for mineral extraction?

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What is the primary product of the blast furnace process?

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What is the purpose of density separation in mining?

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What is the main principle behind flotation?

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What is the primary purpose of chemical separation?

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What is the final product of refining iron from iron ore?

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What is the earliest technique for extracting iron?

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What is the purpose of the blast furnace in iron extraction?

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What is the chemical reaction for the earliest technique of extracting iron?

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What is the name of the process that transforms solid rock into molten rock?

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What is the purpose of size separation in mining?

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What is the importance of understanding the properties of minerals in mining operations?

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What is the main characteristic of the density in the troposphere?

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What is the primary component of the air in the troposphere?

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What is the main reason for air movement in the troposphere?

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What is the approximate temperature drop per kilometer in the troposphere?

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What marks the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

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What is the main characteristic of the stratosphere?

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What is the approximate height range of the stratosphere?

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Why do commercial airplanes fly in the lower stratosphere?

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What is the primary location of weather phenomena?

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What is the temperature at the upper boundary of the troposphere?

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What is the primary purpose of mining?

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What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

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What is the result of the atmosphere's gravity on gas molecules?

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What is the primary importance of the atmosphere?

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What is the characteristic of the troposphere?

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What is the term for the measure of height above sea level?

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What is the primary concern of mining activities?

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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What is the characteristic of the thermosphere?

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What is the concern of the striking miners in 2012?

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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What is the main component of Venus' atmosphere?

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What is the main cause of the ozone hole?

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What is the average surface temperature on Mars?

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What is the characteristic of the air density in the stratosphere?

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What is the purpose of weather balloons?

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

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What is the term for the process of gradual change or development in stars?

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What happens to meteors when they enter the mesosphere?

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What is the term for a large cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born?

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What is the term for the rock or particle from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the result of a meteorite striking the Earth's surface?

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What is the process by which nuclei of light elements combine to form heavier elements, releasing energy?

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What is the consequences of global warming on polar ice?

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What is the characteristic of the temperature in the mesosphere?

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What is the term for a developing star not yet hot enough for nuclear fusion?

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What is the primary reason for the ban on CFCs?

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What is the result of changes in one sphere of the Earth's system?

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What is the purpose of radiosondes on weather balloons?

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What is the term for the process of tracking COâ‚‚ levels over thousands of years?

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What is the thermosphere layer of the Earth's atmosphere characterized by?

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What is the main function of the ionosphere?

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What is the process that creates the auroras?

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What is the greenhouse effect essential for?

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What is the primary mechanism of the greenhouse effect?

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What is the International Space Station's orbit altitude?

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What is the thermosphere's altitude range?

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What is the result of the absorption of high-energy ultraviolet (UV) and X-ray radiation by the thermosphere?

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What is the function of greenhouse gases in the greenhouse effect?

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What would be the result if there were no greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the final stage of a medium-sized star like the Sun?

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What is the term for the outer layers of a red giant star expelled into space?

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What is the result of the collapse of a massive star's core?

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What is the term for a star that has cooled and no longer emits light?

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What is the term for the remaining core of a star after it has shed its outer layers?

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What is the term for a massive explosion resulting from the collapse of a star's core?

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What is the term for a dense stellar remnant left after a supernova?

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What is the term for a region of space with gravity so strong that not even light can escape?

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What is the minimum temperature required for nuclear fusion to occur in a star?

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What is the process by which hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy?

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What is the stage of a star's life cycle where it expands and cools after exhausting the hydrogen in its core?

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What determines the color of a star?

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What is the term for the outflow of charged particles from a star?

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What is the stage of a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core?

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How long does a star with 10 times the mass of the Sun remain a main sequence star?

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What is the process by which helium fusion begins in a red giant star?

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What is the term for the birthplace of stars, containing gas and dust?

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What is the stage of a star's life cycle that lasts the longest?

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