EARTH SCI SUMMATIVE 3 Flashcards
Importance of Minerals to Society
➢ Economic Development
➢ Technological Advancement
➢ National Security
➢ Quality of life
Minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium are vital for a healthy body. They play roles in everything from blood production to bone health.
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
Minerals like granite, marble, and limestone are used to build roads, buildings, and other infrastructure.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Minerals are used to produce various industrial products, from aluminum to steel to electronics.
INDUSTRIAL USES
Minerals like uranium, lithium, and cobalt are essential for power generation.
ENERGY SOURCES
prevents tooth decay
by protecting teeth from acids in the mouth.
FLUORIDE IN TOOTHPASTE
Stainless steel kitchenware contains an _________________, making it durable and noncorrosive.
ALLOY OF IRON AND CHROMIUM
are used in components of gadgets like cellphones and computers.
SILICON, SILVER AND GOLD
is widely used in electrical wiring due to its affordability.
COPPER
is used in skyscrapers for its
durability.
IRON STEEL
provides strength and stability
to buildings
CONCRETE, containing LIMESTONE, LIME, CHALK
Glass made of _______ or ________ and _______ for floors, and ________ for window and door panels are
also used in construction.
SILICA
QUARTZ
GRANITE
MARBLE
ALUMINUM
a strong and lightweight metal, is
used in medical and dental tools due to its biocompatibility.
TITANIUM
is used in plaster casts for
immobilizing broken bones
GYPSUM
used in surgical instruments
ALLOYS
MINERALS IN ENERGY PRODUCTION
- NUCLEAR POWER
- ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES
- DRY CELL BATTERIES
Radioactive minerals like Uranium are used as a heat source in nuclear reactors to generate electricity.
NUCLEAR POWER
Minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel are essential components of ____________
ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES
Zinc, carbon, cadmium, lead, and nickel are used in the manufacture of various ___________
DRY CELL BATTERIES
MINERALS IN AGRICULTURE
NPK FERTILIZERS
LIME
NPK MEANING
NITROGEN PHOSPHOROUS POTASSIUM
LIME
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Vital minerals for plant growth
NPK FERTILIZERS
Used to lower soil acidity
LIME