Practice Non-metallic Minerals (5.2.8) - MINERALS AND ENERGY RESOURCES

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Question 1.
What is a mineral?
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Think about the characteristics that define minerals.
Question 2.
Name a common use of mica.
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Consider what prevents electricity from escaping.
3Question 3.
Which mineral is key for electrical insulation?
- Copper
- Mica
- Gold
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Think about what keeps electric currents safe.
4Question 4.
Minerals are necessary for life.
- True
- False
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Consider if all nutrients in food are equally important.
Question 5.
Analyze the impact of non-metallic mineral extraction on local ecosystems. Discuss mitigation strategies.
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Reflect on both short-term and long-term environmental effects.
Question 6.
Propose a research project that investigates alternative materials to mica in electrical applications.
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Think critically about material properties versus ecological footprints.

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