Chapter 1 Homework 1

Name of student :………………………………….

1-Many minerals are in short supply and new mineral deposits need to be found.
(a) One method of exploration for finding new mineral deposits is using photographs taken
from the air.
Suggest how photographs taken from the air might help to locate mineral deposits.
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(b) Describe one other method of exploration for finding new mineral deposits.
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(c) The bar chart shows estimates of when some metals are predicted to run out. The
estimates were made in 2010.

(i) Identify which metal is predicted to run out first.

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(ii) Identify the metal(s) that are predicted to still be available after 2030.
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2-The photograph shows an example of surface mining.

(a) State two advantages and two disadvantages of surface mining compared with subsurface
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(b) Rocks are classified into three main types.

Complete the table by identifying each type of rock.

(c) Describe how igneous , sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed.
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3- The Great Dyke, was formed from magma 2.5 billion years ago. It is 550 km long
and between 3 and 12 km wide. The dyke is rich in minerals.

(i) Suggest the type of rock that formed the Great Dyke.
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(ii) Suggest how the Great Dyke intrusion formed 2.5 billion years ago.
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4-The photograph shows a location where marble is being extracted.

(a) Name the method of extraction shown in the photograph.

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(b) Explain how marble is being extracted?
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5-How is sub-surface mining formed ?

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6-What are the advantages of sub-surface mining compared to surface mining?

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7-Explain the process of geophysics?

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