Turbidity: impacts of industry on a landscape and its people

Turbidity: impacts of industry on a landscape and its people

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Geography, Science, Biology, Life Skills

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the history and impact of hydraulic mining, focusing on its development by the Canadian Pacific Railway's elite. It highlights the environmental changes caused by scaling up operations and the historical context of land exploitation. The techniques used in hydraulic mining, relying on gravity and water, are discussed, along with a reflection on the continuous demand for resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary resource used by the Canadian Pacific Railway's elite to enhance their operations?

Coal

Water

Timber

Oil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of scaling up operations near a small claim?

Permanent alteration of the land

Decreased water levels

Increased urban development

Improved agricultural productivity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hydraulic mining primarily dependent on?

Electricity

Water and gravity

Explosives

Manual labor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was created as a result of hydraulic mining in the search for gold?

A mountain

A canyon

A forest

A lake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the relentless pursuit of resources often lead to?

Sustainable development

Resource conservation

Environmental degradation

Economic stability