Gold Trivia Quiz - The Glittering Gold Challenge
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Gold Trivia Quiz - The Glittering Gold Challenge
Learn fun and interesting facts about gold in this quiz! Discover its history, uses, and surprising secrets. Test how much you know about this shiny metal and see if you can answer all 16 questions about gold correctly.
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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ
Where is the world’s deepest gold mine located?
- South Africa
- United States
- India
- Australia
Which chemical element is most commonly used in the process of extracting gold from ore?
- Chlorine
- Mercury
- Cyanide
- All of the above
What percentage of the world’s newly mined gold is used in industry?
- 10%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
Which of these is NOT a method of gold mining?
- Placer mining
- Open pit mining
- Subsurface mining
- Fractional distillation
What is the Latin word for gold?
- Argentum
- Aurum
- Ferrum
- Cuprum
When was the classical gold standard in place internationally?
- 1673–1717
- 1770–1873
- 1873–1914
- 1914–1971
Which gold mining method has a significant environmental impact on aquatic habitats?
- Placer mining
- Open pit mining
- Subsurface mining
- Suction dredging
What is the term for combining gold with mercury to extract gold?
- Amalgamation
- Smelting
- Leaching
- Precipitation
What term describes small-scale gold mining operations in developing countries?
- Mega mining
- Artisanal mining
- Industrial mining
- Corporate mining
According to Greek mythology, which king turned everything he touched into gold?
- Midas
- Croesus
- Agamemnon
- Theseus
What is the standard weight unit for transporting gold internationally?
- Grams
- Kilograms
- Ounces
- Troy ounces
What is the term for thin sheets of gold?
- Foil
- Veneer
- Leaf
- Lamina
Which statement about gold is FALSE?
- Gold is a good conductor of electricity.
- Gold is highly reactive with other elements.
- Gold is resistant to corrosion.
- Gold is a relatively soft metal.
What event in 1971 significantly changed gold's role in the global monetary system?
- Establishment of the International Monetary Fund
- Signing of the Bretton Woods Agreement
- The United States abandoning the gold standard
- Creation of the euro currency
Which industry uses the most gold?
- Jewelry
- Electronics
- Dentistry
- Aerospace
What is the fineness of 24-karat gold?
- 75%
- 91.6%
- 99.9%
- 100%
Gold Trivia Quiz - The Glittering Gold Challenge