1.3 "The Formation, Mining and Use of Minerals"

Question 1

minerals that have dull or shiny surfaces, might let light pass through them and are good insulators of electricity

Answer 1

nonmetallic minerals

Question 2

the process of returning land to its original condition after the mining is completeted

Answer 2

reclamation

Question 3

minerals with shiny surfaces, minerals that do not let light pass through them and are good condecters of heat and electricity

Answer 3

metallic minerals

Question 4

a natural mineral whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough for the material to be mined profitably

Answer 4

ores