Mining Terminology
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What is an 'adit' in mining?
About Mining Terminology
Dig deep into the specialized language of miners and the mining industry with this challenging quiz. Mining Terminology packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. What is an 'adit' in mining?
Answer: A horizontal passage leading into a mine
2. What does 'ore' refer to?
Answer: Rock or earth containing metal or minerals that can be profitably extracted
3. What is a 'shaft' in mining?
Answer: A vertical or inclined excavation providing access to underground workings
4. What does 'tailings' refer to?
Answer: The waste materials left over after extracting valuable minerals from ore
5. What is 'smelting'?
Answer: The process of extracting metal from ore by heating and melting
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