Mineral Deposits Terminology

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What mineral is commonly found in toothpaste to prevent tooth decay?

Silicon

Gold

Talc

Fluorite (correct)

Which mineral is used in face powder due to its softness?

Copper

Talc (correct)

Gold

Silicon

What metal is primarily used in stainless kitchen wares for its durability and non-corrosive properties?

Gold

Chromium

Iron (correct)

Aluminum

Which metal is commonly used in electrical wiring due to its cost-effectiveness?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main methods of mining that a teacher should be able to identify according to the text?

Underground mining and strip mining Signup and view all the answers

What environmental impact is caused by the combustion of fossil fuels?

Carbon dioxide emissions Signup and view all the answers

How does the burning of fossil fuels affect air quality?

It reduces air quality and harms health by producing pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and soot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of carbon dioxide released from fossil fuels dissolving in the ocean?

Ocean acidification Signup and view all the answers

Why are fossil fuels considered a major driver of global climate change?

Because they release greenhouse gases like CO₂, which trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

What are some low-carbon sources of energy that are being used to transition away from fossil fuels?

Nuclear and renewables Signup and view all the answers

How does the combustion of fossil fuels impact human health?

It is estimated to be linked to millions of premature deaths each year due to local air pollution. Signup and view all the answers

Mineral Deposits Terminology

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What mineral is commonly found in toothpaste to prevent tooth decay?

Which mineral is used in face powder due to its softness?

What metal is primarily used in stainless kitchen wares for its durability and non-corrosive properties?

Which metal is commonly used in electrical wiring due to its cost-effectiveness?

What are the two main methods of mining that a teacher should be able to identify according to the text?

What environmental impact is caused by the combustion of fossil fuels?

How does the burning of fossil fuels affect air quality?

What is the consequence of carbon dioxide released from fossil fuels dissolving in the ocean?

Why are fossil fuels considered a major driver of global climate change?

What are some low-carbon sources of energy that are being used to transition away from fossil fuels?

How does the combustion of fossil fuels impact human health?

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