Copper (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is copper's ranking among the most-used metals globally?
What is copper's ranking among the most-used metals globally?
Third
What is the typical cut-off ore grade for economically viable copper mining?
What is the typical cut-off ore grade for economically viable copper mining?
0.5%
Which copper ore accounts for approximately 50% of global copper production?
Which copper ore accounts for approximately 50% of global copper production?
Chalcopyrite
What percentage of identified global copper resources are porphyry copper deposits?
What percentage of identified global copper resources are porphyry copper deposits?
60%
Which mine is identified as the world's largest copper mine?
Which mine is identified as the world's largest copper mine?
Escondida
Which metal is a better electrical conductor than copper?
Which metal is a better electrical conductor than copper?
Silver
What percentage of global copper demand is met by recycled copper?
What percentage of global copper demand is met by recycled copper?
40%
How much copper does the average UK household contain?
How much copper does the average UK household contain?
180 kg
Which two sectors consume the largest proportion of copper globally?
Which two sectors consume the largest proportion of copper globally?
Equipment & construction
What percentage of global copper ore imports does China account for?
What percentage of global copper ore imports does China account for?
43%