Unit 9 Part 1 Ancient Salt Making
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- Q1What is the chemical compound known as salt scientifically referred to as?calcium chloridesodium chloridemagnesium sulfatepotassium chloride30s
- Q2What happens to seawater when it is harvested for salt?The water freezes, making ice saltThe salt dissolves in fresh waterThe water evaporates, leaving salt crystals behind.The water is filtered through sand30s
- Q3What are the cube-shaped crystals in table salt made of?Two atoms of sodiumTwo atoms of chlorineOne atom of potassium and one atom of chlorideOne atom of sodium and one atom of chlorine30s
- Q4Where is the oldest source of salt believed to be?SeawaterSalt minesDesert sandsSalt flats30s
- Q5What is solar salt?Salt produced by evaporating seawater with the help of the sun.Salt created through chemical processesSalt mined from undergroundSalt produced by freezing seawater30s
- Q6What is the Great Salt Lake known for?Being one of the saltiest bodies of water on earth.Having a variety of fish speciesBeing the largest freshwater lakeBeing the coldest lake in the world30s
- Q7Why is commercial solar salt production typically found in hot and dry places?Because evaporation relies on sun and low rainfall.Because dry places have more mineralsBecause hot weather prevents salt from dissolvingBecause salt crystals grow better in cold climates30s
- Q8What animal can survive in the Great Salt Lake?SalmonGoldfishBrine shrimpCrabs30s
- Q9How much salt is estimated to be in the Great Salt Lake?100 million tons10 billion tonsNearly 5 billion tons1 billion tons30s
- Q10What elements is salt from the Great Salt Lake rich in besides sodium?Sodium, chlorine, and nitrogenCalcium, iron, and oxygenPotassium, magnesium, and sulfurPhosphorus, zinc, and copper30s
- Q11What chemical compound is commonly known as salt?sodium chloridepotassium nitratecalcium carbonatemagnesium sulfate30s
- Q12What method did ancient people use to obtain salt from seawater?EvaporationDistillationFiltrationFreezing30s
- Q13What is the primary source of salt mentioned in the text?Underground minesRiversGreat Salt LakeSeawater30s
- Q14How is solar salt produced?By chemical reactionsBy mixing salt with fresh waterBy allowing seawater to evaporate in shallow pondsBy boiling seawater30s
- Q15Why are most salt ponds located in hot and dry areas?To ensure fish can live thereTo facilitate evaporationTo prevent floodingTo attract tourists30s