Importance of Mineral Resources in Various Sectors

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Which mineral resource is a key ingredient in concrete production?

  • Limestone (correct)
  • Silica
  • Gold
  • Gypsum

What type of minerals are used in the production of glass, ceramics, and plastics?

  • Cobalt
  • Silica (correct)
  • Iron
  • Lithium

Which mineral resource is used for nuclear power generation?

  • Gold
  • Coal
  • Aluminum
  • Uranium (correct)

What type of minerals are essential for manufacturing machinery, vehicles, and appliances?

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

Which mineral is a vital energy source for electricity generation and transportation?

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

Which mineral resource is critical for renewable energy technologies like batteries for electric vehicles and wind turbines?

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

What are phosphate and potash minerals primarily used for in the agriculture industry?

<p>Improving soil fertility and crop production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is commonly used in soil amendments to improve nutrient availability in agriculture?

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

What are trace elements such as zinc, copper, and manganese essential for in the agriculture industry?

<p>Plant growth and development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry utilizes rare earth elements in the manufacturing of smartphones and high-tech gadgets?

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

What is a common disadvantage of open-pit mining?

<p>Significant environmental damage, including deforestation, soil erosion, and habitat destruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of underground mining?

<p>Accessing deep mineral deposits that are not accessible through surface mining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is crucial for the production of semiconductors, computer chips, and electronic devices?

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

What type of mineral extraction method is used for deeper mineral deposits not accessible through open-pit mining?

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

What are the key components of fertilizers that enhance soil fertility and crop production in the agriculture industry?

<p>Phosphate and potash minerals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of minerals like calcium carbonate in the pharmaceutical industry?

<p>Production of pharmaceuticals and medical products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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