More chapter 13

Question 1

when changes in pressure, temperature, or chemical make up alter a rock———–takes place.

Answer 1

metamorphism

Question 2

Name two mineral that may be left behind when a body of salt water evaporates

Answer 2

Gypsum and Halite

Question 3

Gemstones such as topaz may form in teardrop shaped bodies called

Answer 3

pegmatites

Question 4

Name two minerals that crystallize out of ground water that has been heated

Answer 4

Mica and feldspar

Question 5

A mineral deposit large and pure enough to be mined for profit is called

Answer 5

ore

Question 6

Open pits and quarries are types of ——–mines.

Answer 6

surface

Question 7

If a mineral deposit is located deep within the earth——–mining methods are used to mine the deposit

Answer 7

subsurface

Question 8

The process of returning land to its original state after mining is———–

Answer 8

reclamation

Question 9

One way to reduce the effects of mining is to reduce our need for minerals. How can we reduce our need for minerals?

Answer 9

By recycling mineral products.

Question 10

Metallic minerals are good conductors of —– and—–

Answer 10

heat and electricity

Question 11

Some metallic minerals can bew processed into——that can be pounded or pressed into various shapes.

Answer 11

metals

Question 12

Silica and calcite are ———-minerals that are widely used in industry.

Answer 12

nonmetallic