Mineral Extraction and Environmental Impact

The video tutorial by Mr. Dove explores the consumption and extraction of non-renewable mineral and fuel resources. It covers various mining techniques, including surface and subsurface mining, and their environmental impacts, such as pollution and habitat destruction. The tutorial also discusses ore processing methods like smelting and the regulations governing mining activities. Emphasizing sustainability, it highlights the importance of efficient resource use, recycling, and finding substitutes to extend resource availability and reduce environmental damage.

What is the primary reason the United States imports minerals?

• Lack of technology

• Geological differences

• High cost of local mining

• Environmental regulations

Which of the following is NOT a method of surface mining?

• Contour strip mining

• Deep shaft mining

• Area strip mining

• Open pit mining

What is a major environmental concern associated with open pit mining?

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Water accumulation and contamination

• Noise pollution

Which type of mining is used for extracting minerals from hilly or mountainous terrain?

• Area strip mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Contour strip mining

• Open pit mining

What is a significant risk associated with subsurface mining?

• High cost

• Air pollution

• Mine collapse

• Water pollution

What is the term for the waste material left after extracting the desired mineral from ore?

• Spoils

• Overburden

• Gangue

• Tailings

Which law regulates coal mining in the United States?

• Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Clean Air Act

• Endangered Species Act

What is a potential benefit of recycling and reusing materials?

• Higher energy consumption

• Faster depletion of resources

• Reduced environmental impact

• Increased mining costs

What is the term for when a mineral becomes too costly to extract?

• Resource limitation

• Mineral scarcity

• Economic depletion

• Resource exhaustion

Which company is noted for its zero waste facilities in the context of resource exchanges?

• Subaru

• Ford

• Toyota

• Tesla