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MOUNT MORGAN OPEN CUT MINE - SOUND

MOUNT MORGAN OPEN CUT MINE - SOUND

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KG - University

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Mount Morgan, located 24 miles from Rockhampton in Queensland, is a significant mining town with a population of nearly 5,000. It hosts the largest hard rock open cut mine in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its gold and copper production. The mine excavates four million tonnes of material annually, valued at four million pounds. Mining operations began in 1882, with an estimated total value of 120 million pounds in copper and gold. The mine operates on weekdays, with ore processing continuing over the weekend. The open cut is currently 850 feet deep, with potential for further exploration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the town of Mount Morgan?

Tourism

Fishing

Agriculture

Mining operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much material is excavated annually at Mount Morgan mine?

Four million tonnes

Eight million tonnes

Two million tonnes

Six million tonnes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the original mining operations at Mount Morgan commence?

1882

1925

1950

1900

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated total value of copper and gold produced at Mount Morgan so far?

50 million pounds

120 million pounds

80 million pounds

100 million pounds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How deep is the open cut at Mount Morgan currently?

850 feet

1000 feet

650 feet

500 feet

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