Topic 5.9 - Mining

Multiple Choice

What is mining?

• Digging up rocks

• Extracting valuable materials (natural)

• Discovering new caves

• Extracting artificial materials

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Commercially valuable deposits of concentrated minerals

• tailings

• ore

• overburden

• metals

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What is the name of solid waste that was produced during mining?

• Tailings
• Rocks 
• Minerals 
• Deposits

Multiple Choice

Why is mining considered an important activity for modern society?

• Because it provides essential raw materials for industry and technology

• Because it is a source of entertainment

• Because it helps in reducing pollution

• Because it increases forest cover for additional activities

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Which type of mining is associated with disturbing more land?

• Surface mining

• Subsurface mining

• Ocean mining

• Placer mining

Multiple Choice

Deep deposits of minerals being removed from underground though tunnels and shafts is the definition of: 

• Strip Mining 
• Mountaintop Removal 
• Subsurface Mining 
• Surface Mining 

Multiple Select

Which of the following are potential risks associated with subsurface mining? (Select all that apply)

• Poor ventilation leading to toxic gas exposure

• Mine shaft collapse and injury from falling rock

• Release of methane gas

Multiple Choice

Acid mine drainage causes

• air pollution
• water pollution 
• subsidence
• erosion

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What are some environmental impacts of mining?

• Soil erosion and degradation

• All of the above

• Habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity

• Water pollution

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What are some social impacts of mining?

• Displacement of communities

• Health issues for workers

• Social conflicts

• All of the above