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Questions are on page 380. Match the key term to the definition for 1-10 and then answer the key concept questions 11-19
make a paragraph of notes national geographic book renewable and nonrenewable resources
1. A solid of one mineral or a combination of minerals found in earth's court?
2. The combination of earth’s crust and rigid outermost part of the mantle?
3. The supply of a nonrenewable mineral resource that is economically feasible for extraction
4. Type of mining in which terraces are cut into the side of a slope
5. The soil and rock removed from a surface mine before minerals are extracted
6. A process in which ores are heated to release metals
7. One group of minerals with unique properties that lend themselves to use in technology products
8. The slow movement of continents across earth’s surface
9. The layer of earth beneath the lithosphere in which convection currents flow
10. Rock the contains a large enough concentration of particular mineral- often of a metal- to make it profitable for mining and processing?
11. List five important mineral resources and their uses.
12. Describe the environmental effects of gold their uses.
13. What are tectonic plates? What typically happens they collide or more apart from each other?
14.What is depletion time and what factors affect it?
15. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biomining?
16. What problems could arise from the widespread use of nanotechnology?
17. Describe the conventional view of the relationship between the supply of minerals and its market price.
18. Describe the potential of using graphene as a new subsurface coal mine?
19.What are the major safety hazards of working in a subsurface coal mine?
make a paragraph of notes national geographic book renewable and nonrenewable resources
1. A solid of one mineral or a combination of minerals found in earth's court?
2. The combination of earth’s crust and rigid outermost part of the mantle?
3. The supply of a nonrenewable mineral resource that is economically feasible for extraction
4. Type of mining in which terraces are cut into the side of a slope
5. The soil and rock removed from a surface mine before minerals are extracted
6. A process in which ores are heated to release metals
7. One group of minerals with unique properties that lend themselves to use in technology products
8. The slow movement of continents across earth’s surface
9. The layer of earth beneath the lithosphere in which convection currents flow
10. Rock the contains a large enough concentration of particular mineral- often of a metal- to make it profitable for mining and processing?
11. List five important mineral resources and their uses.
12. Describe the environmental effects of gold their uses.
13. What are tectonic plates? What typically happens they collide or more apart from each other?
14.What is depletion time and what factors affect it?
15. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biomining?
16. What problems could arise from the widespread use of nanotechnology?
17. Describe the conventional view of the relationship between the supply of minerals and its market price.
18. Describe the potential of using graphene as a new subsurface coal mine?
19.What are the major safety hazards of working in a subsurface coal mine?
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Sure! Below is a matching of the key terms to the definitions, along with notes based on the hypothetical contents of a National Geographic book on renewable and nonrenewable resources, followed by answers to the key concept questions.
### Key Term Matching
1. **Ore** - A solid of one mineral or a combination of minerals found in Earth's crust.
2. **Lithosphere** - The combination of Earth’s crust and rigid outermost part of the mantle.
3. **Reserve** - The supply of a nonrenewable mineral resource that is economically feasible for extraction.
4. **Terrace mining** - Type of mining in which terraces are cut into the side of a slope.
5. **Overburden** - The soil and rock removed from a surface mine before minerals are extracted.
6. **Smelting** - A process in which ores are heated to release metals.
7. **Tech minerals** - One group of minerals with unique properties that lend themselves to use in technology products.
8. **Continental drift** - The slow movement of continents across Earth’s surface.
9. **Asthenosphere** - The layer of Earth beneath the lithosphere in which convection currents flow.
10. **Mineral deposit** - Rock that contains a large enough concentration of a particular mineral, often of a metal, to make it profitable for mining and processing.
### Notes on Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally over short periods, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass. Conversely, nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels, metals, and minerals, occur at a limited rate and once depleted, cannot be replaced on a human timescale. The extraction and use of these resources have environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Effective management and sustainable practices are crucial for ensuring the longevity and health of both renewable and nonrenewable resources.
### Key Concept Answers
11. **Five Important Mineral Resources and Their Uses:**
- **Iron:** Used primarily for making steel.
- **Copper:** Utilized in electrical wiring and plumbing.
- **Gold:** Employed in electronics, jewelry, and as a financial asset.
- **Aluminum:** Used in packaging, transportation, and construction.
- **Lithium:** Essential for rechargeable batteries in electronics and electric vehicles.
12. **Environmental Effects of Gold Mining:**
Gold mining leads to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil and water pollution. The process often uses toxic chemicals like cyanide and mercury, which can contaminate local water supplies and harm aquatic life.
13. **Tectonic Plates:**
Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries. When they collide, it often results in earthquakes or the creation of mountain ranges; when they pull apart, they can form rift valleys and create new oceanic crust.
14. **Depletion Time:**
Depletion time refers to the time it takes to use up a given mineral resource. Factors affecting it include the rate of consumption, technological advances in extraction, recycling rates, and the discovery of new reserves.
15. **Advantages and Disadvantages of Biomining:**
Advantages include reduced environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to recover metals from low-grade ores. Disadvantages may involve slower extraction rates and the potential for toxic waste generation if not managed properly.
16. **Problems from Widespread Use of Nanotechnology:**
Potential issues include environmental contamination, health hazards from exposure to nanoparticles, lack of regulations, and unintended consequences of nano-materials interacting with biological systems.
17. **Conventional View of Mineral Supply and Market Price:**
Generally, it is believed that as the supply of a mineral decreases, its market price increases, leading to higher profits for mining companies until new sources of minerals are discovered or alternatives are created.
18. **Potential of Using Graphene in Subsurface Coal Mines:**
Graphene, a form of carbon, could enhance the efficiency of mining through better energy management, improved safety measures in the production process, and possibly replacing traditional materials in mining equipment, leading to lighter and stronger structures.
19. **Safety Hazards of Working in a Subsurface Coal Mine:**
Major hazards include cave-ins, exposure to toxic gases such as methane and carbon monoxide, equipment accidents, and poor air quality, which can lead to respiratory diseases such as black lung disease.
These notes and answers encapsulate a broad understanding of mineral resources and their impacts, as you might find presented in an educational resource like a National Geographic publication.
### Key Term Matching
1. **Ore** - A solid of one mineral or a combination of minerals found in Earth's crust.
2. **Lithosphere** - The combination of Earth’s crust and rigid outermost part of the mantle.
3. **Reserve** - The supply of a nonrenewable mineral resource that is economically feasible for extraction.
4. **Terrace mining** - Type of mining in which terraces are cut into the side of a slope.
5. **Overburden** - The soil and rock removed from a surface mine before minerals are extracted.
6. **Smelting** - A process in which ores are heated to release metals.
7. **Tech minerals** - One group of minerals with unique properties that lend themselves to use in technology products.
8. **Continental drift** - The slow movement of continents across Earth’s surface.
9. **Asthenosphere** - The layer of Earth beneath the lithosphere in which convection currents flow.
10. **Mineral deposit** - Rock that contains a large enough concentration of a particular mineral, often of a metal, to make it profitable for mining and processing.
### Notes on Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Renewable resources are those that can be replenished naturally over short periods, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass. Conversely, nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels, metals, and minerals, occur at a limited rate and once depleted, cannot be replaced on a human timescale. The extraction and use of these resources have environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Effective management and sustainable practices are crucial for ensuring the longevity and health of both renewable and nonrenewable resources.
### Key Concept Answers
11. **Five Important Mineral Resources and Their Uses:**
- **Iron:** Used primarily for making steel.
- **Copper:** Utilized in electrical wiring and plumbing.
- **Gold:** Employed in electronics, jewelry, and as a financial asset.
- **Aluminum:** Used in packaging, transportation, and construction.
- **Lithium:** Essential for rechargeable batteries in electronics and electric vehicles.
12. **Environmental Effects of Gold Mining:**
Gold mining leads to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil and water pollution. The process often uses toxic chemicals like cyanide and mercury, which can contaminate local water supplies and harm aquatic life.
13. **Tectonic Plates:**
Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries. When they collide, it often results in earthquakes or the creation of mountain ranges; when they pull apart, they can form rift valleys and create new oceanic crust.
14. **Depletion Time:**
Depletion time refers to the time it takes to use up a given mineral resource. Factors affecting it include the rate of consumption, technological advances in extraction, recycling rates, and the discovery of new reserves.
15. **Advantages and Disadvantages of Biomining:**
Advantages include reduced environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to recover metals from low-grade ores. Disadvantages may involve slower extraction rates and the potential for toxic waste generation if not managed properly.
16. **Problems from Widespread Use of Nanotechnology:**
Potential issues include environmental contamination, health hazards from exposure to nanoparticles, lack of regulations, and unintended consequences of nano-materials interacting with biological systems.
17. **Conventional View of Mineral Supply and Market Price:**
Generally, it is believed that as the supply of a mineral decreases, its market price increases, leading to higher profits for mining companies until new sources of minerals are discovered or alternatives are created.
18. **Potential of Using Graphene in Subsurface Coal Mines:**
Graphene, a form of carbon, could enhance the efficiency of mining through better energy management, improved safety measures in the production process, and possibly replacing traditional materials in mining equipment, leading to lighter and stronger structures.
19. **Safety Hazards of Working in a Subsurface Coal Mine:**
Major hazards include cave-ins, exposure to toxic gases such as methane and carbon monoxide, equipment accidents, and poor air quality, which can lead to respiratory diseases such as black lung disease.
These notes and answers encapsulate a broad understanding of mineral resources and their impacts, as you might find presented in an educational resource like a National Geographic publication.