Question

in north carolina, which of the following is mined from the ground in the greatest amount according to the lesson?

feldspar
aluminum
silver
granite

Explanation:

Identify the primary mineral resources of North Carolina

North Carolina is a major producer of industrial minerals, particularly crushed stone (granite), feldspar, mica, and phosphate rock. Among the options listed, granite (crushed stone) is mined in the greatest quantity by weight and volume.

Evaluate the given options

• Feldspar: North Carolina is a leading producer, but the total tonnage is much smaller than crushed stone.
• Aluminum: Not mined directly from the ground in North Carolina (aluminum is refined from bauxite, which is not a major NC mining product).
• Silver: Not mined in significant quantities in North Carolina.
• Granite: Crushed stone (primarily granite) is by far the largest mining product by volume and mass in the state.

Answer:

• feldspar
• aluminum
• silver
• granite (Correct answer)