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Multiple Choice Which of the following statements is true? Minerals are found both on and beneath Earth’s surface. Minerals are metallic compounds of economic importance. Minerals are limited resources easily extracted from the ground. Minerals are unlimited resources extracted from the ground at little cost.

Multiple Choice Which of the following statements is true? Minerals are found both on and beneath Earth’s surface. Minerals are metallic compounds of economic importance. Minerals are limited resources easily extracted from the ground. Minerals are unlimited resources extracted from the ground at little cost.

Multiple Choice, continued Which of these nonmetallic minerals has many uses in the construction industry? gypsum quartz silicon tourmaline

Multiple Choice, continued Which of these nonmetallic minerals has many uses in the construction industry? gypsum quartz silicon tourmaline

Multiple Choice, continued Salt is mined underground using what technique? longwall mining open-pit mining solution mining surface mining

Multiple Choice, continued Salt is mined underground using what technique? longwall mining open-pit mining solution mining surface mining

Multiple Choice, continued What distinguishes native elements from most other minerals? Native elements are not compounds. Native elements are always non-metallic. Native elements are mined by solar evaporation. Native elements are essentially the minerals that make up Earth’s crust.

Multiple Choice, continued What distinguishes native elements from most other minerals? Native elements are not compounds. Native elements are always non-metallic. Native elements are mined by solar evaporation. Native elements are essentially the minerals that make up Earth’s crust.

Multiple Choice, continued Use the table to answer questions 5 through 7.

Multiple Choice, continued If a mineral sample has an adamantine luster, what test could be used to most accurately identify the specific mineral? color hardness specific gravity streak

Multiple Choice, continued If a mineral sample has an adamantine luster, what test could be used to most accurately identify the specific mineral? color hardness specific gravity streak

Multiple Choice, continued Using the table, what conclusion can be reached about beryl? It is a soft mineral. Its color varies greatly. It has a smooth surface. It is seven times heavier than water.

Multiple Choice, continued Using the table, what conclusion can be reached about beryl? It is a soft mineral. Its color varies greatly. It has a smooth surface. It is seven times heavier than water.

Multiple Choice, continued What properties can a scientist observe most easily in the field? color and luster hardness and streak specific gravity and hardness streak and specific gravity

Multiple Choice, continued What properties can a scientist observe most easily in the field? color and luster hardness and streak specific gravity and hardness streak and specific gravity

Multiple Choice, continued Bauxite is the major ore mineral that composes what element? aluminum copper manganese titanium

Multiple Choice, continued Bauxite is the major ore mineral that composes what element? aluminum copper manganese titanium