1. Based on the passage, the author would most likely consider tin to be
A. expensive.
B. practical.
C. complicated.
D. synthetic.
2. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
A. Lines 14-18 ("Crushed…tin")
B. Lines 38-40 ("Electrolytic…tin")
C. Lines 58-61 ("Because tin…storage")
D. Lines 65-66 ("The tin…opaque")
3. The overall structure of the passage could best be described as
A. a complete analysis of a naturally occurring element.
B. an overview of the steps and results of a process.
C. an introduction written for a geology course.
D. an explanation of the solution to a problem.
4. The most likely application of tin produced by means of electrolytic processing would be
A. plating for commonly produced canned goods, to be widely distributed.
B. miniature figurines designed to be painted and displayed.
C. small amounts of material intended for scientific analysis.
D. solder sold worldwide as part of a campaign to market lead-free products.
5. Between the first and second paragraphs, the focus shifts from
A. meticulous attention to detail to broad, assumptive generalizations.
B. scientific analysis of the properties and uses of a material to industrial processes.
C. detailed description of a series of steps to implementation of a result.
D. overview of a specific cycle to its role in the mining industry.