Lithosphere and Mining Review

Reclamation is.....

• not required in the US.
• a process that causes significant environmental damage.
• returning the land back to its original condition after mining
• required for every country and every type of mine in the world.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Which of the following is NOT environmental impacts of mining?

• Destroys natural communities over large areas.

• Acid drainage pollutes groundwater.

• Creates minimal dust.

• Causes erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

 Which type of mining is associated with disturbing more land?

• Surface mining 
• Sub-surface mining
• Mining in the oceans

Which of the one of the following is and effect of land being disturbed by mining?

• Better water quality 
• Loss of Habitat for animals 
• New habitat for animals 
• No negative effects 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which regulation requires miners to clean up after themselves?

• General Mining Act of 1872
• Mineral Leasing Act of 1920
• Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act

Contains material that can be extracted and sold for profit

• gem

• ore

• quarry

• alloy

Which answer is NOT a type of mining?

• fountain mining

• underground mining

• open surface (pit) mining

• Placer mining

Waste soil and rock removed during surface mining is called

• ganguet

• spoil

• placer

• smelt

Identified resources from which the mineral can be extracted profitably at current prices are called

• ore
• reserves
• mineral deposits
• safety supply

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is a hazard one can encounter in mining?

• Mine collapse.

• Black Lung disease.

• explosions

• freak accidents

• all answers are correct