
Exploring Mining Methods and Resources
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Science
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is coal?
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Coal is a commonly mined fossil fuel that is primarily used for electricity generation and as a fuel source in various industrial processes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is limestone?
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Limestone is a nonmetallic mineral that is mined for its valuable properties, such as its use in construction and as a raw material in various chemical processes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is strip mining?
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Strip mining is a surface mining method used to extract resources that are located in shallow horizontal deposits near the surface.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is subsurface mining?
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Subsurface mining is a method used to extract minerals and resources located deep underground, often involving the creation of tunnels or shafts.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is coltan?
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Coltan is an ore that contains the minerals tantalite and columbite, which are essential for the production of capacitors in high-tech devices.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ore?
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An ore is a mineral or group of minerals that is mined so that a metal or metals can be extracted from it.
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What are nonmetallic minerals?
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Nonmetallic minerals are minerals that do not contain significant amounts of metals and are mined for their physical and chemical properties.
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