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Topic: Mineral resources Of the United states

Reclamation efforts in mining involve ____.
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  • Restoring land to its original condition
Which of the following minerals poses the greatest risk of radioactive contamination when mined?
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  • Uranium
Acid mine drainage is caused by ____.
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  • Rainwater mixing with sulfide minerals
What is a major environmental concern associated with mining?
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  • All of the above
Granite is commonly used for____.
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  • Decorative building stones and countertops
What is the primary use of beneficiation in mining?
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  • To improve the purity of extracted minerals
Iron ore is the main component in the production of ____.
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  • Steel
Mining in sensitive ecosystems, like wetlands, can lead to ____.
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  • Permanent loss of biodiversity
What is the primary use of rare earth elements in the U.S.?
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  • Military defense systems and renewable energy
The Mining Law of 1872 primarily governs ____.
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  • Exploration and mining of hard rock minerals
Lithium, a critical mineral, is essential for ____.
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  • Battery technology and renewable energy storage
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures ____.
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  • Proper evaluation of mining project impacts
Which mineral is most crucial to U.S. infrastructure projects?
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  • Limestone
What percentage of U.S. GDP is contributed by the mining industry?
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  • 1%
Which region of the U.S. is most economically dependent on coal mining?
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  • Appalachian Mountains
Mining for industrial minerals like sand and gravel primarily supports ____.
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  • Construction and infrastructure
What type of mining jobs are most prominent in Nevada?
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  • Gold and silver mining
Which mineral resource is essential for renewable energy storage?
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  • Lithium
Mining has the largest economic impact in which state?
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  • Nevada
What is the role of critical minerals in the U.S. economy?
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  • Strengthen national defense technologies
What is the primary method used for extracting coal in the U.S.?
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  • Surface (strip) mining
Hydraulic fracturing is primarily associated with which resource?
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  • Natural gas

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