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

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Question #1
Why are phosphate minerals so important to society?
A.   They are used to make pipes for plumbing.
B.   They are important in the manufacture of concrete.
C.   They are a source of fertilizer for growing food.
D.   They are essential to the production of computers.
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 is manufactured by humans.
B.   It does not occur naturally.
C.   It is an organic material.
D.   It is nonhomogenous and made of multiple materials.
E.   It is not a crystalline substance.
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.   copper
B.   sand and gravel
C.   bauxite
D.   gold
E.   phosphate

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