mining

a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted.

• Minerals

• Ore

• Oil

• Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Mining that is done above ground is called...

• surface mining.

• subsurface mining.

This form of mining uses tunnels and shafts to bring ore to the surface.

• surface mining

• subsurface mining

Acid mine drainage causes

• air pollution
• water pollution 
• subsidence
• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

• Tailings
• Rocks 
• Minerals 
• Deposits

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which mining method is most likely to destroy the habitats of wildlife?

• subsurface mining

• strip mining

• solution mining

• placer mining

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following laws is concerned with activities that take place after mining is complete?

• General Mining Law of 1872.

• Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.

• Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.

• Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

This uses high heat and chemicals to remove base metals and impurities from concentrates. Furnaces can reach temperatures above 1064°Celsius.

• Leaching

• Furnacing

• smelting

• none of the listed here

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS1-5