Cam 19 Test 4 Reading passage 3

What is deep-sea mining?

• Deep-sea mining is the process of planting coral reefs in the ocean.
• Deep-sea mining is the study of marine life in deep ocean trenches.
• Deep-sea mining involves the collection of plastic waste from the ocean.
• Deep-sea mining is the process of extracting mineral resources from the ocean floor.

What is mineral extraction?

• Mineral extraction is the process of removing valuable minerals from the earth.
• Mineral extraction is the process of planting trees.
• Mineral extraction is the method of recycling plastic materials.
• Mineral extraction refers to the cultivation of crops.

What are seabed resources?

• Resources found only in freshwater bodies
• Natural resources found on or beneath the ocean floor, including minerals, hydrocarbons, and biological materials.
• Artificial materials created by humans
• Only fish and marine animals living in the ocean

What is the environmental impact of mining?

• Mining has no effect on air quality.
• Mining negatively impacts the environment through habitat destruction, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
• Mining creates new habitats for wildlife.
• Mining helps to increase biodiversity in the area.

What are hydrothermal vents?

• Hydrothermal vents are openings in the seafloor that emit hot, mineral-rich water.
• Hydrothermal vents are large underwater caves filled with cold water.
• Hydrothermal vents are underwater volcanoes that erupt lava.
• Hydrothermal vents are surface lakes that contain hot springs.

What are manganese nodules?

• Manganese nodules are a form of seaweed that grows in shallow waters.
• Manganese nodules are artificial structures used in underwater construction.
• Manganese nodules are mineral deposits found on the ocean floor, composed mainly of manganese and iron.
• Manganese nodules are a type of fish found in freshwater lakes.

What are rare earth elements?

• A group of common elements found in everyday household items.
• A category of metals used exclusively in jewelry.
• Rare earth elements are a group of 17 elements including lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium, known for their unique properties.
• A type of fossil fuel used for energy production.

What are ocean ecosystems?

• Ocean ecosystems are artificial environments created by humans.
• Ocean ecosystems consist solely of fish species.
• Ocean ecosystems are communities of organisms and their environments in the ocean, including habitats like coral reefs and the open sea.
• Ocean ecosystems are only found in freshwater lakes.

What is biodiversity loss?

• Biodiversity loss is the increase in the number of species on Earth.
• Biodiversity loss is the decline in the variety and variability of life forms on Earth.
• Biodiversity loss refers to the preservation of ecosystems and habitats.
• Biodiversity loss is the improvement of genetic diversity within a species.

What is sustainability?

• Sustainability is the practice of maintaining processes in a way that does not deplete resources or harm ecological systems.
• Sustainability means prioritizing economic growth over environmental protection.
• Sustainability refers to the ability to exploit natural resources without any limitations.
• Sustainability is the act of consuming resources at a faster rate.