Mining Pros and Cons Part 1

Which of the following is NOT a method of mining mentioned in the text?

• Underground mining

• Open surface (pit) mining

• Submarine mining

• In-situ mining

What is primarily used in in-situ mining according to the text?

• Dissolving the existing mineral resource

• Extracting oil from the ground

• Using large machinery to remove rock

• Drilling deep into the earth's crust

What is a negative effect of mining?

• Provides a lot of jobs

• Earns a lot of money

• Destroys the environment

• Installs water resources

What is a positive effect of mining?

• Causes global warming

• Leads to loss of biodiversity

• Provides a large percent of exports

• Results in pollution

What is one reason that has led to mining?

• To reduce the use of minerals and metals

• To provide the world with minerals and metals important for society

• To decrease business opportunities for people

• To limit the growth of the population

What environmental issue is associated with the potash mining method?

• It uses a small amount of water

• It has no impact on the Colorado River

• It uses a large amount of water, mainly from the Colorado River

• It leads to an increase in water levels in the Colorado River

What percentage of total foreign direct investment can mining account for in some countries?

• About 10-20%

• About 30-40%

• About 50-60%

• As much as 60-90%

How are mining operations said to affect the environment after many years of retirement?

• They have no long-lasting effects

• They improve the environmental conditions

• They degrade the environment with long-lasting effects

• They only affect the environment during active operations

Which of the following is considered a positive impact of mining?

• Destroys habitats

• Provides people with jobs

• Causes people/animals to relocate

• Contributes to global warming

What is one of the negative impacts of mining mentioned in the material?

• Helps us get materials for many different things that we use

• Is an important source of income for many countries and people

• Forests are being cut down and animals are dying

• Helps us get around (cars, planes, etc.)