EVSC – Ch 16 Mining and Mineral Resources ANALOGIES Write the letter of the pair of terms or phrases in the space provided that best completes the analogy shown. An analogy is a relationship between two pairs of words or phrases written as a : b :: c : d. The symbol : is read “is to,” and the symbol :: is read “as.” 1. element : compound :: a. gold : sodium b. erosion : water c. solution : acid d. metal : alloy 2. surface mining : land ecosystem :: a. mineral : native element b. dredging : aquatic ecosystem c. coal : mine fire d. reclamation: plant life 3. salt : solar evaporation :: a. lead : galena b. ore minerals : gangue minerals c. sodium chloride : halite d. limestone : quarrying 4. metallic mineral : gold :: a. ore : native element b. silver : copper c. nonmetallic mineral : gypsum d. ores : hydrothermal solutions