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How much do you know about non-renewable resources and their extraction?

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How much do you know about non-renewable resources and their extraction?

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What is the R/P ratio used for?

To indicate the number of years a non-renewable resource reserve will last at the current production rate (correct)

To measure the amount of renewable resources in a reserve

To determine the environmental impact of resource extraction

To calculate the amount of energy produced by a resource

What are non-renewable resources?

Resources that are found only in Canada

Resources that cannot be replenished over time (correct)

Resources that come from living organisms

Resources that can be replenished over time

Which fossil fuel is most important in Canada?

Coal

Gas

Oil (correct)

None of the above

What does R/P ratio indicate?

The number of years a non-renewable resource will last at the current production rate Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's energy comes from coal?

29% Signup and view all the answers

Which fossil fuel is most important in Canada?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

Which Canadian provinces have the most coal mines?

British Columbia and Alberta Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's energy comes from coal?

29% Signup and view all the answers

What is ore?

A type of rock that contains enough metal ore to be mined profitably Signup and view all the answers

Where are most of Canada's coal mines located?

British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan Signup and view all the answers

Which mining method is the cheapest but has the most severe environmental impact?

Surface mining Signup and view all the answers

What is ore?

A type of rock that contains enough metal ore to be mined profitably Signup and view all the answers

Which mining method is the most expensive and very disruptive?

Underground mining Signup and view all the answers

What is the cheapest method of extraction for minerals?

Surface mining Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Non-renewable resources include fossil fuels and mineral resources.
R/P ratio indicates the number of years a non-renewable resource reserve will last at the current production rate.
In Canada, oil and gas are the most important fossil fuels, while coal is important in other countries.
29% of the world's energy comes from coal.
Canada exports a lot of coal to Asia, with most of the coal mines located in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Minerals are classified as metallic and non-metallic, and can be found in rocks.
Ore is rock that contains enough metal ore to be mined profitably.
Surface mining, open pit mining, and underground mining are the three methods of extraction.
Surface mining is the cheapest but has the most severe environmental impact.
Underground mining is the most expensive and very disruptive.

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Test your knowledge on non-renewable resources and mining methods with this informative quiz! Learn about the different types of fossil fuels and minerals, their importance in various countries, and how they are extracted from the earth. Understand the R/P ratio and the impact of mining on the environment. Sharpen your knowledge on this critical topic and become an informed citizen. Try out the quiz now!