25 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of Jovian planets?
Gas and icy composition
What is the role of water in the existence of life on Earth?
Water allows for photosynthesis and food production
What is the main source of heat and energy for planets in the solar system?
The Sun
Which hypothesis is the most popular explanation for the origin of the solar system?
Protoplanet Hypothesis
Which of the following is NOT a subsystem terminology related to the origin of the solar system and life on Earth?
Lithosphere
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Terrestrial planets?
Gas and icy planets
Which hypothesis is an improved version of the nebular hypothesis and is the most popular explanation for the origin of the solar system?
Protoplanet Hypothesis
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Jovian planets?
They have a solid and rocky surface.
What is the role of water in the existence of life on Earth?
Water is essential for photosynthesis.
Which of the following is a method of mining that uses water to excavate and recover minerals from alluvial or placer deposits?
Placer mining
What is the process where miners dig straight down until they reach their desired depth and then the mine begins to branch out in all directions?
Shaft mining
Which of the following is a process used to extract rocks or minerals from ore?
Milling
Which country ranked fifth in terms of mineralization in the world?
Philippines
What is the process of removing sediments and debris from the bottom of water bodies called?
Dredging
Which method of mining is used when the primary sources of pipe deposits are found?
Pipe Mining
Which of the following processes involves the addition of chemicals like cyanide and acid to separate ore from rocks?
Heap leaching
Which of the following steps in the mining process involves identifying the ore's size, shape, and grade distribution throughout the deposit?
Modeling
Which renewable energy source relies on the circulation of hot water or steam in fractured rock layers below the surface?
Geothermal energy
What is the primary source of energy for hydroelectric power generation?
Gravity
Which renewable energy source relies on the conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells?
Solar energy
Which renewable energy source relies on the circulation of hot water or steam in fractured rock layers below the surface?
Geothermal energy
What is the primary source of energy for hydroelectric power generation?
Water
Which renewable energy source relies on the conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells?
Solar energy
Which renewable energy source relies on the movement of air from higher to lower pressure caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun?
Wind energy
What is the primary source of heat and energy used in geothermal energy systems?
Volcanic rocks
Study Notes
Planetary Characteristics
- Jovian planets are characterized by having massive sizes, low densities, and numerous moons.
- Terrestrial planets are characterized by being small, rocky, and having few or no moons.
Origin of the Solar System
- The most popular explanation for the origin of the solar system is the nebular hypothesis.
- The disk instability hypothesis is an improved version of the nebular hypothesis.
Role of Water
- Water plays a crucial role in the existence of life on Earth, serving as a medium for chemical reactions and supporting metabolic processes.
Mining Processes
- Hydraulic mining is a method that uses water to excavate and recover minerals from alluvial or placer deposits.
- Shaft mining involves digging straight down until reaching the desired depth, then branching out in all directions.
- Hydrometallurgy is a process used to extract rocks or minerals from ore.
- The country ranked fifth in terms of mineralization in the world is not specified.
Mining Terminology
- Dredging is the process of removing sediments and debris from the bottom of water bodies.
- Open-pit mining is used when the primary sources of pipe deposits are found.
- Leaching involves the addition of chemicals like cyanide and acid to separate ore from rocks.
- Ore reserve estimation is the step in the mining process that involves identifying the ore's size, shape, and grade distribution throughout the deposit.
Renewable Energy Sources
- Geothermal energy relies on the circulation of hot water or steam in fractured rock layers below the surface.
- Hydroelectric power generation relies on the energy of moving water as its primary source.
- Solar energy relies on the conversion of sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells.
- Wind energy relies on the movement of air from higher to lower pressure caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.
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