Geology 001 - Historical Geology » Fall 2022 » Chapter 02 Science and Society Quiz

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here
Question #1
Why are phosphate minerals so important to society?
A.   They are a source of fertilizer for growing food.
B.   They are essential to the production of computers.
C.   They are important in the manufacture of concrete.
D.   They are used to make pipes for plumbing.
E.   They are needed in the manufacture of batteries.
Question #2
Why does "sand and gravel" not fit the textbook definition of a mineral?
A.   It does not occur naturally.
B.   It is not a crystalline substance.
C.   It is nonhomogenous and made of multiple materials.
D.   It is an organic material.
E.   It is manufactured by humans.
Question #3
You may have noticed that the USGS Minerals Resources Program does not adhere to the same strict definition of a mineral that the textbook uses. Review the table showing mineral commodities required over a lifetime. Which material from that table is not technically a mineral?
A.   sand and gravel
B.   bauxite
C.   gold
D.   phosphate
E.   copper

Need help with your exam preparation?

Existing Quiz Clients Login here