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This document contains an assignment from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Department of Geological Engineering. The 9-question assignment asks students to (1) identify the odd one out in choices related to minerals and ores, (2) define key mining terminology like "ore" and "waste rock", (3) classify ore types into four classes with an example of each, and (4) list three roles of an exploration geologist in metal mining. Students are instructed to answer all questions in writing on paper and submit photo or scan of the handwritten assignment.

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KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KUMASI

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING


GED 152: BASIC MINERAL SCINCE

ASSIGNMENT 1
Instructions:
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Get a sheet of paper (either A4 or from Exercise Book).
3. Clearly write your INDEX NUMBER and date on the top of the paper.
4. Write each question and answer it on sheet paper.
5. Scan or take a picture of the handwritten assignment and submit via the VClassroom platform.

Questions:
1. Circle the odd one from options A to D for the questions (i) to (v) and state the reason for your choice.

(i) A. Siderite B. Goethite C. Limonite D. Sphalerite

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(ii) A. Aluminum B. Lead C. Titanium D. Magnesium


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(iii) A. Gold B. Diamond C. Emerald D. Sapphire


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(iv) A. Lead B. Silver C. Tin D. Copper


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(v) A. Sylvanite B. Calaverite C. Petzite D. Argentite

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2. A rock mass that contains large quantities of a valuable metal that can be mined and extracted profitably
is known as …………………………………………………………………

3. The enriched portion of an ore containing most of the valuable minerals that is obtained after the mineral
processing stage is referred to as ……………………………………………………………

4. The wall rock broken with ore body during mining is called …………………………………………..

5. The excavated ore that is transported directly from the mine pit to the plant for processing is referred to as
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6. …………………………………………... is a measure of the valuable metal or mineral in an ore.

7. The valueless minerals associated with an ore mineral are generally called ………………………………

8. List the four classes of ores based on the nature of their valuable minerals and give an example for each?

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9. State three (3) roles of an Exploration Geologist in the mining of metals from the Earth.
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E. K. Appiah-Adjei

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