Florida's Geologic Resources: Module 3 Quiz
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What is the age of the clastic sediments in the Bone Valley Member of Peace River Formation?

  • Miocene (correct)
  • Pleistocene
  • Pliocene
  • Holocene

    • What conditions allowed for the formation of economically extractable phosphate deposits in Florida?

  • Oxygen poor bottom waters and organic rich sediment deposits
  • Low water levels and high sedimentation rates
  • Oxygen rich bottom waters and organic poor sediment deposits (correct)
  • High water levels and low sedimentation rates

    • What type of landscapes are common for phosphate deposits?

  • Seamounts (correct)
  • Mountain ranges
  • Glaciers
  • River deltas

    • What is the primary product mined from the Plio-Pleistocene beach ridges in NE Florida?

    <p>Titanium ores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the precursor to coal if buried deep and long enough?

    <p>Peat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are peatlands typically found?

    <p>Natural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total value of non-fuel production in 2011?

    <p>3.43 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people are employed indirectly in FL mining?

    <p>62,270</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following minerals is NOT mined in Florida?

    <p>Galena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate combined economic value of phosphate rock, fullers earth, lime, and Mg compounds in Florida?

    <p>$2.48 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of Florida in non-fuel minerals production among the 50 states?

    <p>6th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of Florida is most of the phosphate mining conducted?

    <p>Central Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following commodities does Florida contribute a significant portion to overall US production?

    <p>Phosphate rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the course project related to geologic resources?

    <p>To locate and synthesize relevant information on geologic resources from an area outside of Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of US phosphate production contributed by Florida?

    <p>65%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate economic value of heavy minerals in Florida?

    <p>$130 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timing and condition under which the major economic deposits in Florida formed?

    <p>Specific timing and conditions are not specified in the module</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the economic impact of Florida's mining industry to the state?

    <p>It has a significant impact on the state's economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age of peat in Florida?

    <p>Pleistocene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of peat in Florida?

    <p>Horticulture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geologic formation associated with the original discovery of petroleum in SW Florida?

    <p>Sunniland Ls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which geologic deposits are titanium ores mined in Florida?

    <p>Plio-Pleistocene beach ridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Fuller's earth?

    <p>Pet litter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which age deposits is Fuller's earth mined in Florida?

    <p>Miocene</p> Signup and view all the answers

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