History Preassessment

Taconite Rocks!

What do you already know about mining in Minnesota?

In what year was mining introduced in Minnesota? *

1776 1884 1910 1945

Where in Minnesota is the Iron Range located? *

northeastern Minnesota northwestern Minnesota southeastern Minnesota southwestern Minnesota

Can you name the three distinct ranges that make up the Iron Range? *

Cuyuna Range Mesabi Range Mississippi Range Vermilion Range

Choose three.

What is the essential ingredient used to make steel? *

mercury iron nickel sand

What is the name of the low-grade ore that can be processed into high-quality iron pellets? *

Submit