Envi Sci GR 4

1. What is the primary goal of mining and resource extraction?

• a.) To create new landforms

• b.) To obtain valuable minerals, metals, and fossil fuels

• c.) To increase deforestation

• d.) To promote climate change

2. Which of the following is NOT a type of surface mining?

• a) Strip mining

• b) Mountaintop removal

• c) Shaft mining

• d) Open-pit mining

3. What environmental issue is caused by Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)?

• a) Air pollution

• b) Water contamination

• c) Noise pollution

• d) Climate change

4. Which of these is a positive economic impact of mining?

• a) Increased biodiversity

• b) Displacement of communities

• c) Infrastructure development

• d) Water contamination

5. What is the major disadvantage of underground mining compared to surface mining?

• a) More cost-effective

• b) Safer for workers

• c) Less damage to the environment

• d) More dangerous and costly

6. How does mining contribute to climate change?

• a) It increases biodiversity

• b) It releases greenhouse gases

• c) It improves air quality

• d) It conserves fossil fuels

7. What type of mining is used for deep-seated minerals?

• a) Strip mining

• b) Mountaintop removal

• c) Underground mining

• d) Quarrying

8. Which of the following is a common health hazard for miners?

• a) Excessive sun exposure

• b) Exposure to toxic chemicals like mercury and arsenic

• c) Increased biodiversity

• d) Improved lung function

9. Why is responsible resource extraction important?

• a) To maximize profits only

• b) To ensure sustainability and reduce environmental damage

• c) To extract as many resources as possible before depletion

• d) To increase deforestation

10. What is a common waste product of mining that can be toxic to the environment?

• a) Tailings

• b) Sand

• c) Organic fertilizer

• d) Limestone