Populations Quiz Review 3: Mining & Urbanization

Sand, gravel, and granite are examples of what?

• metallic minerals
• metallic elements
• nonmetallic minerals
• aluminum

Acid mine drainage is cause by which element?

• carbon
• sulfur
• nitrogen
• boron

What is another term for a quarry?

• open pit
• longwall
• pillar
• solution mine

Which of the following is NOT environmental impacts of mining?

• Destroys natural communities over large areas.
• Acid drainage pollutes groundwater.
• Creates minimal dust.
• Mass wasting is common when overburden is loosened.

 Which type of mining is associated with disturbing more land?

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

Which of the following countries is the largest producer and consumer of coal?

• China
• India
• United States

Which of the following is an environmental problem associated with abandoned coal mines?

• Thermal pollution of streams in the area.
• Released nutrients that cause eutrophication into streams.
• Air pollution caused by smog from ozone formation.
• Acid drainage due to leaching of tailing piles.

Heavy landscape damage and water pollution have occurred in __________?
This is a result of ___________?

• San Francisco; placer mining of gold.
• Florida; subsurface mining for limestone.
• Canada; subsurface mining for oil sands.
• Appalachia; mountaintop removal mining for coal.

What may be added to acidic water to neutralize it?

• sulfur nitrate

• calcium carbonate

• iron oxide

• magnesium sulfate

Which is an advantage of surface mining?

• topsoil erosion

• habitat loss

• efficient

• increased stream turbulence