24 Questions
What is the age of the clastic sediments in the Bone Valley Member of Peace River Formation?
Miocene
What conditions allowed for the formation of economically extractable phosphate deposits in Florida?
Oxygen rich bottom waters and organic poor sediment deposits
What type of landscapes are common for phosphate deposits?
Seamounts
What is the primary product mined from the Plio-Pleistocene beach ridges in NE Florida?
Titanium ores
What is the precursor to coal if buried deep and long enough?
Peat
Where are peatlands typically found?
Natural areas
What is the total value of non-fuel production in 2011?
3.43 billion
How many people are employed indirectly in FL mining?
62,270
Which of the following minerals is NOT mined in Florida?
Galena
What is the approximate combined economic value of phosphate rock, fullers earth, lime, and Mg compounds in Florida?
$2.48 billion
What is the ranking of Florida in non-fuel minerals production among the 50 states?
6th
In which region of Florida is most of the phosphate mining conducted?
Central Florida
Which of the following commodities does Florida contribute a significant portion to overall US production?
Phosphate rock
What is the primary objective of the course project related to geologic resources?
To locate and synthesize relevant information on geologic resources from an area outside of Florida
What is the percentage of US phosphate production contributed by Florida?
65%
What is the approximate economic value of heavy minerals in Florida?
$130 million
What is the timing and condition under which the major economic deposits in Florida formed?
Specific timing and conditions are not specified in the module
What is the economic impact of Florida's mining industry to the state?
It has a significant impact on the state's economy
What is the age of peat in Florida?
Pleistocene
What is the primary use of peat in Florida?
Horticulture
What is the geologic formation associated with the original discovery of petroleum in SW Florida?
Sunniland Ls
From which geologic deposits are titanium ores mined in Florida?
Plio-Pleistocene beach ridges
What is the primary use of Fuller's earth?
Pet litter
From which age deposits is Fuller's earth mined in Florida?
Miocene
Test your knowledge on Florida's geologic resources, including the major commodities mined in the state, such as phosphate rock, fullers earth, and lime. This quiz covers the key concepts and objectives of Module 3, based on Hine chapter 9 and the Florida Mining presentation.
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