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What type of rocks does the northeastern corner of the Galala Bahri Plateau consist of during the Jurassic period?
What type of rocks does the northeastern corner of the Galala Bahri Plateau consist of during the Jurassic period?
- Sedimentary rocks with layers of gypsum
- Metamorphic rocks with layers of coal
- Igneous rocks with layers of coal
- Sand rocks with layers of limestone, marl, and clay (correct)
What is the characteristic of the rocks in the southern half of Egypt during the Cretaceous period?
What is the characteristic of the rocks in the southern half of Egypt during the Cretaceous period?
- Rich in silver and gold minerals
- Storehouse of fossil groundwater (correct)
- Abundance of volcanic rocks
- Presence of abundant coal deposits
Where are the deposits of iron oxides suitable for the manufacture of dyes found during the Cretaceous period?
Where are the deposits of iron oxides suitable for the manufacture of dyes found during the Cretaceous period?
- Near Aswan (correct)
- Near Luxor
- Near Alexandria
- Near Cairo
Which region mentioned has an absence of coal during the Jurassic period?
Which region mentioned has an absence of coal during the Jurassic period?
What is a significant industrial use of phosphate mentioned in the text?
What is a significant industrial use of phosphate mentioned in the text?
Where are the limestone and chalkstones appearing in the Sinai Peninsula during the Cretaceous period exploited?
Where are the limestone and chalkstones appearing in the Sinai Peninsula during the Cretaceous period exploited?
Why is proper disposal of phosphate rock wastes crucial?
Why is proper disposal of phosphate rock wastes crucial?
What is one of the additional industrial applications of phosphate rocks mentioned in the text?
What is one of the additional industrial applications of phosphate rocks mentioned in the text?
How can recycling phosphate mine waste rocks contribute to a more sustainable mining industry?
How can recycling phosphate mine waste rocks contribute to a more sustainable mining industry?
What are the potential risks associated with the improper handling of waste from phosphate rock mining sites?
What are the potential risks associated with the improper handling of waste from phosphate rock mining sites?
Why is understanding the environmental considerations of phosphate rocks important?
Why is understanding the environmental considerations of phosphate rocks important?
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