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How is the process of taking out minerals from rocks buried under the earth's surface defined?
How is the process of taking out minerals from rocks buried under the earth's surface defined?
- Drilling
- Extraction
- Mining (correct)
- Quarrying
What is the method used to take out minerals that lie at shallow depths by removing the surface layer?
What is the method used to take out minerals that lie at shallow depths by removing the surface layer?
- Quarrying
- Open-cast mining (correct)
- Drilling
- Shaft mining
Which type of mining requires deep bores called shafts to reach mineral deposits at great depths?
Which type of mining requires deep bores called shafts to reach mineral deposits at great depths?
- Drilling
- Open-cast mining
- Shaft mining (correct)
- Quarrying
Where are non-metallic minerals like limestone primarily found according to the text?
Where are non-metallic minerals like limestone primarily found according to the text?
Which continent produces more than half of the world's tin according to the text?
Which continent produces more than half of the world's tin according to the text?
In which region of North America are iron ore, nickel, gold, uranium, and copper mined?
In which region of North America are iron ore, nickel, gold, uranium, and copper mined?
Which type of minerals do not contain metals?
Which type of minerals do not contain metals?
What are the characteristics of metals referred to in the text?
What are the characteristics of metals referred to in the text?
Where are some minerals found that are not easily accessible according to the text?
Where are some minerals found that are not easily accessible according to the text?
Which type of metallic mineral contains iron?
Which type of metallic mineral contains iron?
How can minerals be identified according to the text?
How can minerals be identified according to the text?
What are examples of metallic minerals mentioned in the text?
What are examples of metallic minerals mentioned in the text?
