Geography: Minerals and Energy Resources

Topics in this chapter

• Mineral Classification and Uses
• Mineral Occurrence and Mining
• Major Metallic and Nonmetallic Minerals
• Mineral Conservation and Sustainable Use
• Conventional Energy Resources
• Non-Conventional and Renewable Energy
• Energy Conservation and Environmental Impacts

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-4EC550

   Which variety of coal has the highest carbon content and is considered the best quality coal?

   1. A.Lignite
   2. B.Peat
   3. C.Bituminous
   4. D.Anthracite
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-784FF8

   Why are petroleum deposits generally found in sedimentary rock formations?

   1. A.Sedimentary rocks contain layers where organic matter can be buried and transformed into petroleum
   2. B.Sedimentary rocks are formed only by volcanic activity
   3. C.Petroleum is produced by the weathering of metallic minerals
   4. D.Sedimentary rocks contain large quantities of solar energy
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-05E91D

   Which statement best explains why mineral resources need to be conserved?

   1. A.Minerals are renewable resources that can be replaced within a few years
   2. B.Minerals are finite, take millions of years to form, and are being consumed rapidly
   3. C.Minerals are found uniformly in all parts of the world
   4. D.Mineral extraction does not affect the environment
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-369045

   Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. Give one example of each.

   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-B5745C

   Explain any three ways in which mineral conservation can be achieved.

   See the answer and solution