Mineral and Power Resources: Minerals
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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?

  • Quarrying
  • Open-cast mining (correct)
  • Drilling
  • Shaft mining

    • 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?

    <p>Sedimentary rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which continent produces more than half of the world's tin according to the text?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of North America are iron ore, nickel, gold, uranium, and copper mined?

    <p>Canadian Shield Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of minerals do not contain metals?

    <p>Non-metallic minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of metals referred to in the text?

    <p>They are hard substances that conduct heat and electricity with a characteristic lustre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are some minerals found that are not easily accessible according to the text?

    <p>Arctic ocean bed and Antarctica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of metallic mineral contains iron?

    <p>Ferrous minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can minerals be identified according to the text?

    <p>By their physical properties such as color, density, hardness, and chemical properties like solubility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of metallic minerals mentioned in the text?

    <p>Iron ore, bauxite, manganese ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

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