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What are tailings?

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Tailings are the leftover material after the ore has been processed.

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Which material would not make a good addition to compost?

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Raw chicken would not make a good addition to compost.

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What are some negative impacts of mining?

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Negative impacts of mining include habitat destruction, pollution, and resource depletion.

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What is an important nutrient for plants to grow?

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Nitrogen is an important nutrient for plants to grow.

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What is the name of the group of volcanoes located around the Pacific Ocean?

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The group of volcanoes located around the Pacific Ocean is known as the Ring of Fire.

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What is the process of extracting minerals from the earth called?

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The process of extracting minerals from the earth is called mining.

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What are the environmental impacts of mining?

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Environmental impacts of mining include soil erosion, water contamination, and loss of biodiversity.

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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What role does nitrogen play in plant growth?

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Nitrogen is essential for the synthesis of amino acids, proteins, and chlorophyll in plants.

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What are the two main types of plate boundaries?

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The two main types of plate boundaries are convergent and divergent boundaries.