Mining

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What is ore?

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

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What is subsurface mining?

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A form of mining that uses tunnels and shafts to bring ore to the surface.

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What is fracking?

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A controversial method for extracting natural gas from rock deep underground.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A natural resource that can be replaced by nature in a short period of time.

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What is mountaintop removal?

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A mining method that involves removing a mountaintop to access the ore underneath.

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What is surface mining?

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A method of mining that involves removing soil and rock that cover mineral deposits.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A natural resource that cannot be replaced in a short period of time.

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What is the purpose of mining?

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To extract valuable minerals or metals from the earth.

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What are minerals?

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Naturally occurring inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition.

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What is the environmental impact of mining?

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Mining can lead to habitat destruction, pollution, and resource depletion.