EARTH SCI SUMMATIVE 3 Flashcards
Importance of Minerals to Society
➢ Economic Development
➢ Technological Advancement
➢ National Security
➢ Quality of life
Minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium are vital for a healthy body. They play roles in everything from blood production to bone health.
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
Minerals like granite, marble, and limestone are used to build roads, buildings, and other infrastructure.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Minerals are used to produce various industrial products, from aluminum to steel to electronics.
INDUSTRIAL USES
Minerals like uranium, lithium, and cobalt are essential for power generation.
ENERGY SOURCES
prevents tooth decay
by protecting teeth from acids in the mouth.
FLUORIDE IN TOOTHPASTE
Stainless steel kitchenware contains an _________________, making it durable and noncorrosive.
ALLOY OF IRON AND CHROMIUM
are used in components of gadgets like cellphones and computers.
SILICON, SILVER AND GOLD
is widely used in electrical wiring due to its affordability.
COPPER
is used in skyscrapers for its
durability.
IRON STEEL
provides strength and stability
to buildings
CONCRETE, containing LIMESTONE, LIME, CHALK
Glass made of _______ or ________ and _______ for floors, and ________ for window and door panels are
also used in construction.
SILICA
QUARTZ
GRANITE
MARBLE
ALUMINUM
a strong and lightweight metal, is
used in medical and dental tools due to its biocompatibility.
TITANIUM
is used in plaster casts for
immobilizing broken bones
GYPSUM
used in surgical instruments
ALLOYS
MINERALS IN ENERGY PRODUCTION
- NUCLEAR POWER
- ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES
- DRY CELL BATTERIES
Radioactive minerals like Uranium are used as a heat source in nuclear reactors to generate electricity.
NUCLEAR POWER
Minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel are essential components of ____________
ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES
Zinc, carbon, cadmium, lead, and nickel are used in the manufacture of various ___________
DRY CELL BATTERIES
MINERALS IN AGRICULTURE
NPK FERTILIZERS
LIME
NPK MEANING
NITROGEN PHOSPHOROUS POTASSIUM
LIME
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Vital minerals for plant growth
NPK FERTILIZERS
Used to lower soil acidity
LIME
MINERALS IN PHARMACEUTICALS
CALCIUM
MAGNESIUM & ZINC
helps the body develop strong
and healthy bones.
CALCIUM
support a healthy immune system.
MAGNESIUM & ZINC
OTHER IMPORTANT MINERALS
KAOLINITE
HEMATITE
MICA
LAPIS LAZULI (ROCK)
CALCITE
GARNET
SERPENTINE
OPAL
RUBY (GEMSTONE)
EMERALD (GEMSTONE)
also known as “China clay”
KAOLINITE
important material in the manufacture of porcelain,
paper, rubber, and paint
KAOLINITE
Soft and white
KAOLINITE
Red iron ore with high iron content
HEMATITE
a pigmenting agent used in preparations for heavy media separation, radiation shielding, ballast, and as a minor gemstone.
HEMATITE
flat, translucent and elastic mineral
MICA
contains high amount of silica
MICA
ingredient in makeup and various cosmetics.
MICA
widely used as gemstone
LAPIS LAZULLI (ROCK)
semiprecious stone with
deep blue color that contains lazurite mineral
LAPIS LAZULI (ROCK)
natural form of Calcium
carbonate
CALCITE
constitutes the sedimentary rock
Limestone
CALCITE
used as ingredient in
manufacture of cement
CALCITE
used as flux in metallurgical processes
CALCITE
translucent and has a
vitreous to resinous lusters
GARNET
used as gemstone and used widely as an abrasive
GARNET
has patterned appearance, slippery and colored green
SERPENTINE
used as gemstone and as stone decoration in architecture
SERPENTINE
a silica mineral with variety of colors from the yellows and reds due to impurities.
OPAL
used as gemstone and as
abrasives, insulation media, fillers, and ceramic ingredients.
OPAL
composed of transparent
red corundum mineral
RUBY
with deep cochineal to pale rose red color
RUBY
used as gemstone in any
kind of jewelry
RUBY
variety of beryl mineral with grass-green color
EMERALD
used as gemstone in any kind of jewelry
EMERALD
TWO METHODS OF MINING
SURFACE MINING
UNDERGROUND MINING
used to extract ore minerals near the surfac of the earth. The soil and
rocks that covered the ores are removed through blasting.
SURFACE MINING
TYPES OF SURFACE MINING
OPEN PIT MINING
STRIP MINING
DREDGING
MOUNTAIN TOP
PILCER
the most prevalent form of surface mining, involves excavating a large, open hole in the ground to reach the desired ore deposits.
OPEN PIT MINING
is often employed for extracting large quantities of materials like gravel, sand, and even rock. Explosives and drilling are crucial in creating the pit and accessing the valuable resources.
OPEN PIT MINING
another common surface
mining technique, involves removing a thin layer of overburden, the earth or soil covering the desired deposit.
STRIP MINING
is frequently employed for extracting coal, phosphates,
clays, and tar.
STRIP MINING
involves extracting materials from the bottom of bodies of water,
including rivers, lakes, and oceans
DREDGING
This technique utilizes specialized
machinery, such as dredges, to scoop up sediments and minerals from the seabed.
DREDGING
is essential for obtaining materials like sand, gravel, and minerals, but it can also be used for deepening waterways, creating artificial islands, and managing sediment buildup.
DREDGING
used to extract the rocks,
minerals and other precious
stones that can be found
beneath the earth’s surface.
UNDERGROUND MINING
miners need to create a tunnel so they can reach the ore minerals.
UNDERGROUND MINING