Question 1

Where did the world's worst fission reactor accident occur?
A) Darlington, Ontario 1993
B) Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania 1979
C) Chernobyl, Ukraine 1986
D) Gijang, South Korea 2011

Accepted Answer

The world's worst fission reactor accident occurred at Chernobyl, Ukraine in 1986, resulting in a catastrophic nuclear disaster.

Question 2

How much of Canada's mineral and metal products are exported?
A) 20%
B) 50%
C) >80%
D) none

Accepted Answer

Canada is one of the largest mineral producers in the world, and exports the majority of its mineral and metal products. According to Natural Resources Canada, in 2019, 80% of Canada's mining exports were mineral and metal products, valued at $109 billion.

Question 3

__________is the term for a south- facing window that allows objects in a room to absorb solar energy and re- emit it as heat energy.
A) Clear solar pane
B) Passive solar collector
C) Glass solar screen
D) South solar reflector

Accepted Answer

Passive solar collector is the correct term for a south-facing window that captures solar energy and allows objects in the room to absorb and re-emit it as heat, enhancing the building's heating without the need for mechanical systems.

Question 4

Bauxite is a residual ore deposit of_______ formed by prolonged, intense, tropical weathering of granitic bedrock.
A) calcium
B) aluminum
C) mercury
D) silver

Accepted Answer

Bauxite is primarily composed of aluminum oxide minerals, making it a significant source of aluminum. It forms from the intense weathering of rocks containing aluminum silicates, particularly in tropical climates where conditions favor the leaching of silica and other components, leaving behind concentrated aluminum oxides.

Question 5

Which is not a concern with modern windmills?
A) Noise pollution affects people's health.
B) Winds can be intermittent and inconsistent.
C) Winds can blow over trees that can damage windmills.
D) Cost of land to install windmills can be prohibitive in heavily populated areas.

Accepted Answer

Windmills are designed to withstand strong winds, and the scenario where winds blow over trees that can damage windmills is not a common concern associated with modern wind turbines. The primary concerns usually involve noise pollution, the intermittent nature of wind, and the cost of land, especially in densely populated areas.

Question 6

Which one is not a significant potential Canadian source of geothermal energy?
A) Meager Mountain, British Columbia
B) Pebble Creek, British Columbia
C) Springhill, Nova Scotia
D) Regina, Saskatchewan

Accepted Answer

Regina, Saskatchewan, is not known for its geothermal potential due to its geographical location and geological characteristics, unlike the other locations listed which are in regions with significant geothermal activity.

Question 7

Copper- zinc sulphide deposits formed around an ancient, seafloor, "black- smoker" hot spring vent would be most likely to be found in______ .
A) an ophiolite complex
B) a foreland or intracratonic basin
C) a metamorphic aureole skarn deposit
D) a detrital placer deposit

Accepted Answer

Ophiolite complexes are fragments of oceanic crust and the underlying upper mantle that have been uplifted and exposed above sea level and often contain evidence of hydrothermal vents, including minerals formed from such vents, like copper-zinc sulphide deposits.

Question 8

Which one of the following best describes how talc deposits might form?
A) reaction of hydrothermal fluids with quartz- rich sandstones during contact metamorphism
B) high pressure metamorphism associated with impact of an asteroid or large meteorite
C) reaction of olivine and pyroxene with hydrothermal fluids during regional metamorphism
D) dehydration of gypsum and limestone during contact metamorphism

Accepted Answer

Talc deposits commonly form through the reaction of olivine and pyroxene with hydrothermal fluids during regional metamorphism. This process alters these minerals into talc, among other products, under specific conditions of temperature and pressure.

Question 9

Hematite and magnetite are the dominant ore minerals in______ .
A) massive sulphide deposits like those that form along mid- ocean ridges
B) rare element felsic pegmatites
C) SEDEX deposits like at Sullivan B.C.
D) superior type banded iron formations

Accepted Answer

Hematite and magnetite are primarily associated with banded iron formations, particularly of the Superior type, which are significant sources of iron ore. These formations are characterized by layers of iron oxides (hematite and magnetite) and silica, and they are not typically associated with massive sulphide deposits, rare element pegmatites, or SEDEX deposits.

Question 10

_________supplies the largest percentage of energy consumed annually in Canada, while the majority of that produced is sold for export.
A) Hydroelectricity
B) Petroleum and Natural Gas
C) Uranium
D) Coal

Accepted Answer

Hydroelectricity is the largest source of energy consumed in Canada, and the majority of that produced is sold for export.

Question 11

What is the name of Canadian- made nuclear fission reactors?
A) Canadian Fission Reactors Incorporated (CFRI)
B) Canadian Heavy Water Systems (CHWS)
C) Canadian Deuterium- Uranium (CANDU)
D) Nuclear Designs Canada Limited (NDCL)

Accepted Answer

CANDU reactors are a type of nuclear reactor developed in Canada which use deuterium oxide (heavy water) as a moderator and coolant, and natural uranium as fuel.

Question 12

Where was North America's first oil well drilled?
A) Oil Springs, Ontario
B) Melville, Saskatchewan
C) Sidney, Nova Scotia
D) High River, Alberta

Accepted Answer

North America's first oil well was drilled in Oil Springs, Ontario, in 1858, marking the beginning of the commercial oil industry in North America.

Question 13

Canadian mining and associated industries contribute over_______ dollars per capita to the Canadian economy.
A) 100
B) 50
C) 10
D) 1060

Accepted Answer

The Canadian mining and associated industries contribute over 1060 dollars per capita to the Canadian economy, reflecting the significant impact of this sector on the country's economic performance.

Question 14

Which of the following are not considered industrial minerals?
A) clays
B) garnets
C) porphyries
D) diamonds

Accepted Answer

Porphyries are not considered industrial minerals; they are igneous rocks often associated with copper deposits.

Question 15

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are considered to be fossil fuels because________ .
A) their oxygen and nitrogen content were derived from the ancient atmosphere
B) their energy content was derived from ancient sunlight
C) carbon dioxide, released when they burn, contributes to the greenhouse effect
D) coal beds and petroleum reservoir rocks contain abundant fossils

Accepted Answer

Their energy content originates from ancient sunlight that was captured by plants through photosynthesis millions of years ago. These plants were then buried and transformed under high pressure and temperature over geological time scales into coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

Question 16

The world's largest, commercially developed heavy oil sand deposit is_________ .
A) in the Hibernia Field offshore of Newfoundland
B) in the Green River Basin, northwest Colorado
C) near Lake Athabasca, northeast Alberta
D) at El Nala in Saudi Arabia

Accepted Answer

The world's largest, commercially developed heavy oil sand deposit is near Lake Athabasca, northeast Alberta, known as the Athabasca Oil Sands. This region contains a vast amount of heavy crude oil, making it one of the largest reserves of crude oil in the world.

Question 17

At the current rate of population growth, the world's population will probably reach_________ people by 2015, placing increasing demands on fixed natural resources.
A) 70 billion
B) 7 billion
C) 7 million
D) 70 million

Accepted Answer

By 2015, the world's population was indeed around 7 billion, reflecting a significant increase over previous decades and placing increasing demands on the planet's fixed natural resources.

Question 18

Chemical and bacterial decomposition of _______in mine tailings produces sulphuric acid that attacks other sulphide minerals, to releasing toxic levels of heavy metals to the surface environment, and seeps of contaminated water called acid mine drainage.
A) calcite
B) quartz
C) sylvite
D) pyrite

Accepted Answer

Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is a common sulfide mineral found in mine tailings. When it is exposed to oxygen and water, it undergoes chemical and bacterial decomposition that produces sulfuric acid. This process, in turn, leads to the release of toxic levels of heavy metals into the environment, a phenomenon known as acid mine drainage.

Question 19

The majority of coal currently mined in Canada comes from Mesozoic deposits in___________ .
A) Nunavut
B) Nova Scotia
C) Quebec
D) British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan

Accepted Answer

The majority of coal currently mined in Canada is indeed from Mesozoic deposits located in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. These regions are known for their extensive coal reserves, particularly in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, where the Mesozoic era coal deposits are primarily found.

Question 20

The five most important Canadian minerals in terms of production value are ______________.
A) clay, mica, serpentine, chlorite, zeolite
B) silver, quartz, garnet, tin, aluminum
C) platinum, iron, sulphur, gypsum, halite
D) gold, nickel, potash, copper, zinc

Accepted Answer

Gold, nickel, potash, copper, and zinc are among the top minerals produced in Canada in terms of value. Canada is a leading global producer of these minerals, which are critical for various industries worldwide.

Quiz 13: Mountain Building and Continental Frameworks

Where did the world's worst fission reactor accident occur?

How much of Canada's mineral and metal products are exported?

__________is the term for a south- facing window that allows objects in a room to absorb solar energy and re- emit it as heat energy.

Bauxite is a residual ore deposit of_______ formed by prolonged, intense, tropical weathering of granitic bedrock.

Which is not a concern with modern windmills?

Which one is not a significant potential Canadian source of geothermal energy?

Copper- zinc sulphide deposits formed around an ancient, seafloor, "black- smoker" hot spring vent would be most likely to be found in______ .

Which one of the following best describes how talc deposits might form?

Hematite and magnetite are the dominant ore minerals in______ .

_________supplies the largest percentage of energy consumed annually in Canada, while the majority of that produced is sold for export.

What is the name of Canadian- made nuclear fission reactors?

Where was North America's first oil well drilled?

Canadian mining and associated industries contribute over_______ dollars per capita to the Canadian economy.

Which of the following are not considered industrial minerals?

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are considered to be fossil fuels because________ .

The world's largest, commercially developed heavy oil sand deposit is_________ .

At the current rate of population growth, the world's population will probably reach_________ people by 2015, placing increasing demands on fixed natural resources.

Chemical and bacterial decomposition of _______in mine tailings produces sulphuric acid that attacks other sulphide minerals, to releasing toxic levels of heavy metals to the surface environment, and seeps of contaminated water called acid mine drainage.

The majority of coal currently mined in Canada comes from Mesozoic deposits in___________ .

The five most important Canadian minerals in terms of production value are ______________.