1949: URANIUM MINING

The video discusses the reliance on imported uranium ore from Canada and the Belgian Congo, and the AEC's efforts to encourage the development of domestic uranium deposits on the Colorado Plateau. Despite the abundance of ore, its low grade presents challenges, leading to mostly small-scale mining operations in Colorado.

Which countries are mentioned as sources of imported rich ore?

• Canada and the Belgian Congo

• Brazil and India

• Russia and China

• Australia and South Africa

What is the AEC encouraging in the context of uranium?

• Importing more uranium from Africa

• Exporting uranium to other countries

• Developing domestic uranium deposits

• Reducing uranium usage

Where is the development of domestic uranium deposits being encouraged?

• Rocky Mountains

• Colorado Plateau

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

What is a characteristic of the uranium ore found in Colorado?

• It is low-grade but plentiful

• It is high-grade and abundant

• It is not suitable for mining

• It is scarce and high-grade

How is uranium mining in Colorado described?

• Large-scale and industrial

• Highly profitable

• Non-existent

• Small-scale and limited