APES 5.9 Mining

APES 5.9 Mining

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is surface mining?

Back

Surface mining is a method of extracting minerals or resources from the earth's surface, involving the removal of overburden to access the resource beneath.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is primary succession?

Back

Primary succession is the ecological process of community development that occurs in an area where no soil exists, often following a disturbance such as mining.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of adding calcium carbonate to acidic water?

Back

Calcium carbonate is added to acidic water to neutralize it, raising the pH and making it less harmful to aquatic life.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cyanide heap leaching?

Back

Cyanide heap leaching is a mining process used to extract gold from ore by dissolving the gold in a cyanide solution.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does reclamation mean in the context of mining?

Back

Reclamation refers to the process of restoring land to its original state after mining activities have ceased.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What greenhouse gas is primarily released during coal mining?

Back

Methane is the primary greenhouse gas released during coal mining, contributing to climate change.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is acid mine drainage?

Back

Acid mine drainage is the outflow of acidic water from mining sites, often containing heavy metals and harmful substances.

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