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Which types of mineral deposits are typically formed through hydrothermal processes?
Which types of mineral deposits are typically formed through hydrothermal processes?
- Porphyry copper deposits (correct)
- Placer deposits
- Banded iron formations
- Residual enrichment deposits
Which of the following is a common feature of layered mafic intrusions?
Which of the following is a common feature of layered mafic intrusions?
- Formation primarily by hydrothermal processes
- Presence of gold and silver deposits
- Multiple layers composed of different minerals (correct)
- Associated mainly with sedimentary environments
Which countries are typically the major producers of aluminum?
Which countries are typically the major producers of aluminum?
- United States, India, and Japan
- Norway, Germany, and Mexico
- Russia, Canada, and China (correct)
- Australia, Brazil, and South Africa
What type of deposits are typically formed as a result of placer sedimentation?
What type of deposits are typically formed as a result of placer sedimentation?
Flashcards
Residual Enrichment
Residual Enrichment
The process by which certain minerals become concentrated in a deposit due to the leaching and removal of other elements.
Mineral
Mineral
A naturally occurring solid with a defined chemical composition and crystal structure.
Placer Deposit
Placer Deposit
A type of mineral deposit formed from the accumulation of heavy minerals in streambeds or other sedimentary environments.
Layered Mafic Intrusion
Layered Mafic Intrusion
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Hydrothermal Deposit
Hydrothermal Deposit
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Study Notes
Exam Topics
- Multiple Choice Questions: 76 total questions across various topics
- Glaciers, climate change (7 questions)
- Renewable energy sources (4 questions)
- Nuclear energy (4 questions)
- Iron and aluminum (11 questions)
- Ferroalloys and Platinum Group Elements (10 questions)
- Base metals and Copper (13 questions)
- Gold and silver (8 questions)
- Industrial and chemical minerals (including diamonds) (6 questions)
- Fertilizers (5 questions)
- Water resources (9 questions)
- Fossil fuels (2 questions)
- Essay Questions: 3 essay questions (10 points each)
- Fertilizers
- Nuclear energy
- Iron
- Textbook Chapters: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and relevant portions of Chapter 10 (diamonds). Chapters 5, 7, and 8 are emphasized.
- Exclusions: "Encounters with the Archdruid" and "Coal: A Human History" will not be on the exam.
- Emphasis: Focus on specific resource deposits (especially those discussed in class for an extended time)
- Important Exam Focus Areas: Ore sources, deposit types (hydrothermal, residual enrichment, placer, layered mafic intrusions), and major producing countries.
- Study Recommendation: Create resource data sheets for each covered resource. This will help organize key information.
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