Mining and Natural Resources- A

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What is the Commons?

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A place or resource everyone can use.

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What is Reclamation?

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A process of returning the land back to its original condition after mining.

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Which of these is an ore?

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Copper.

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What is Geothermal energy?

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Energy from heat deep in the earth.

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Burning wood is an example of __________.

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Biomass energy.

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What is an ore?

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A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted.

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Define Biomass energy.

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Energy produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste.

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What is the process of mining?

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The extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up.