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Economic Geology

Description: Economic Geology Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Silicon

  3. Aluminum

  4. Iron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust, comprising about 46.6% of its mass.

Which of the following is an example of a metallic mineral?

  1. Galena

  2. Bauxite

  3. Magnetite

  4. Kaolinite


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Magnetite is an example of a metallic mineral, which is a mineral that contains a metal.

What is the primary ore of aluminum?

  1. Bauxite

  2. Hematite

  3. Limonite

  4. Pyrite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminum, which is a mineral that contains aluminum.

Which of the following is an example of a non-metallic mineral?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Diamond


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diamond is an example of a non-metallic mineral, which is a mineral that does not contain a metal.

What is the primary ore of iron?

  1. Magnetite

  2. Hematite

  3. Limonite

  4. Pyrite


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hematite is the primary ore of iron, which is a mineral that contains iron.

Which of the following is an example of a gemstone?

  1. Ruby

  2. Emerald

  3. Sapphire

  4. Topaz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ruby is an example of a gemstone, which is a mineral that is used in jewelry.

What is the primary ore of copper?

  1. Chalcopyrite

  2. Bornite

  3. Covellite

  4. Malachite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chalcopyrite is the primary ore of copper, which is a mineral that contains copper.

Which of the following is an example of a radioactive mineral?

  1. Uraninite

  2. Thorianite

  3. Monazite

  4. Zircon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uraninite is an example of a radioactive mineral, which is a mineral that contains radioactive elements.

What is the primary ore of lead?

  1. Galena

  2. Cerussite

  3. Anglesite

  4. Pyromorphite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Galena is the primary ore of lead, which is a mineral that contains lead.

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural gas

  4. Uranium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is an example of a fossil fuel, which is a fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

What is the primary ore of zinc?

  1. Sphalerite

  2. Smithsonite

  3. Hemimorphite

  4. Willemite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sphalerite is the primary ore of zinc, which is a mineral that contains zinc.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Nuclear energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy is an example of a renewable energy source, which is an energy source that can be replenished naturally.

What is the primary ore of nickel?

  1. Pentlandite

  2. Millerite

  3. Garnierite

  4. Niccolite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pentlandite is the primary ore of nickel, which is a mineral that contains nickel.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

  1. Fossil fuels

  2. Nuclear energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Solar energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fossil fuels are an example of a non-renewable energy source, which is an energy source that cannot be replenished naturally.

What is the primary ore of gold?

  1. Native gold

  2. Gold-bearing quartz

  3. Gold-bearing pyrite

  4. Gold-bearing arsenopyrite


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Native gold is the primary ore of gold, which is a mineral that contains gold.

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