5.9 The Impacts of Mining

5.9 The Impacts of Mining

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS3-4, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-3

+8

Standards-aligned

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Arthur Diamond

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does mining play in the global economy?

It is insignificant

It provides essential resources for various industries

It is harmful to all industries

It is only beneficial for local economies.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mining operations often come with a wide range of _______ and social impacts.

economic

environmental

political

cultural

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the negative consequences of mining?

Environmental degradation

Social injustices

Economic growth

Both A and B.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This topic emphasizes the importance of transitioning towards _______ mining practices.

traditional

sustainable

rapid

experimental

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT highlighted as a consequence of mining in the text?

A) Environmental degradation

B) Social injustices

C) Economic considerations

D) Technological advancements.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mining activities can contaminate water sources with heavy metals, chemicals, and ______.

Plastics

Sediments

Oils

Pesticides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of pollution is caused by mining activities releasing dust and gases into the air?

Water pollution

Soil pollution

Air pollution

Noise pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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