Earth Science: Topic 2 Mining

How do we extract materials from within the Earth's Crust?

• Digging

• Mining

• Electrolysis

• Tunneling

How do we extract materials from the Earth's surface?

• Digging

• Mining

• Quarrying

• Electrolysis

What is an Ore?

• any type of rock

• a rock with metals

• a rock with metals worth something to someone

• a rock with minerals

Which of these is NOT an environmental impact of mining?

• Destroys natural communities over large areas.

• Reduces biodiversity

• Water Pollution

• Creates Jobs

19. What is mining?

• Digging up rocks

• Extracting valuable natural materials

• Discovering new caves

• Extracting artificial materials

What type of mining does this show?

• Quarrying

• Strip mining

• Subsurface mining

• Surface mining

What type of mining does this show?

• Quarrying

• Strip mining

• Subsurface mining

• Surface mining

Disused Quarries and Mines can be used for....?

• Nature reserves

• Water sports

• Recreational activities

• Performances

Select ways in which mining can harm the environment.

• Destroys habitats

• Yields materials humans need

• Is an energy-intensive process

• Causes air pollution and water pollution

Which of these do we NOT mine for?

• Coal

• Metal ores

• Gemstones

• Fossils