Structural and Building Materials

Question 1

The production growth in increase of demands of structural and building demands has led to a production position a 125% gain during a comparative five-year period, escalating nearly ____ in 1990 to ____ in 2000.

A. Php 7 billion, Php 15.2 billion
B. Php 3 biillion, Php 7.67 billion
C. Php 6.0 billion, Php 13.5 billion
D. Php 52 billion, Php 108 billion

Answer 1

C. PhP 6.0 billion, PhP 13.5 billion

Question 2

A crystalline rock composed predominantly of calcite, dolomite or serpentine, known for its ability to take a good polish

A. Serpentinite
B. Coralline limestone
C. Aragonite
D. Marble

Answer 2

D. Marble

Question 3

Often synonymous with marbleized limestone, is particularly noted for its decorative qualities

A. Fossiliferous marble
B. Coralline limestone
C. Aragonite
D. Serpentinite

Answer 3

A. Fossiliferous marble

Question 4

In 1980-2002 the output of unprocessed marble reach _____, valued approximately PhP ________.

A. 269,952 cubic meters, 313.5 million
B. 262, 734 cubic meters, 343. 5 million
C. 377, 455 cubic meters, 643.5 million
D. 566, 879 cubic meters, 1.4 billion

Answer 4

A. 269,952 cubic meters, 313.5 million

Question 5

The total reserve of marbleized limestone in the Philippines is estimated at ______.

A. 4.567 billion cubic meters
B. 6.342 billion cubic meters
C. 3.575 billion cubic meters
D. 8.545 billion cubic meters

Answer 5

C. 3.575 billion cubic meters

Question 6

These are all industrial uses of pumice and pumicite, except:

(1) lightweight aggregates
(2) pozzolan cement
(3) abrasives
(4) soil conditioners
(5) filtration media
(6) insulation materials

A. 2 and 4
B. 2 and 6
C. 6 only
D. 1 only
E. None of the above

Answer 6

E. None of the above

Question 7

Major and minor deposits of pumice are found, except:

(1) Juban, Sorsogon
(2) Angeles, Pampanga
(3) Buhi, Camarines Sur
(4) Virac Catanduanes
(5) Santa Maria, Laguna
(6) Malinao, Albay

A. 4 and 5
B. 2 and 6
C. 3, 4, and 5
D. 4,5, and 6
E. 1, 4, and 6
D. None of the above

Answer 7

D. 4, 5, and 6

Question 8

The largest pumice and pumicite deposit in Juban, Sorsogon, holds an estimated reserve of ______ MT.

A. 54.3 million
B. 44.5 million
C. 23. 78 million
D. 21. 878 million

Answer 8

D. 21.878 million

Question 9

Pumice and pumicite are products of explosive volcanism during the ____

A. Miocene and Pleistocene
B. Pleistocene and Holocene
C. Pliocene and Pleistocene
D. Pliocene and Quaternary

Answer 9

D. Pliocene and Quaternary

Question 10

Structural and building material that consist of andesite, basalt, limestone, marble, metavolcanic rocks and others crushed and sized for use in construction.

A. Rock Asphalt
B. Rock Aggregates
C. Sand and gravel
D. Ballast

Answer 10

B. Rock Aggregates

Question 11

When was the steady decline where there was no production reported of rock aggregates

A. Between 1960 to 1972
B. Between 1967 to 1970
C. Between 1958 to 1988
D. Between 1972 to 1980

Answer 11

A. Between 1960 to 1972

Question 12

A revival in demand of rock aggregates saw peak production years in _____, followed by fluctuations in output and prices

A. 1978
B. 1970
C. 1988
D. 1992

Answer 12

A. 1978

Question 13

The estimated rock aggregate reserves are substantial with _______.

A. 1.632 billion cubic meters
B. 4. 783 billion cubic meters
C. 1.659 billion cubic meters
D. 3. 477 billion cubic meters

Answer 13

C. 1.659 billion cubic meters

Question 14

Manila Rock Asphalt Company operated between which years?

A. 1944 to 1993
B. 1966 to 1977
C. 1948 to 1963
D. 1936 to 1968

Answer 14

C. 1948 to 1963

Question 15

Between 1948 to 1963, how much asphalt was produced in the Philippines?

A. 230, 000 MT
B. 229, 191 MT
C. 213, 678 MT
D. 243, 339 MT

Answer 15

B. 229,191 MT

Question 16

In 1956, how much potential ore reserves have been documented?

A. 355, 000 tons
B. 180, 000 tons
C. 167, 000 tons
D. 427, 000 tons

Answer 16

A. 355, 000 tons