5.2.4 - Alluvial Deposits
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What are alluvial deposits?
💡 Hint: Think about where rivers leave sediments.
Name a mineral found in alluvial deposits.
💡 Hint: Consider precious metals.
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What is the main component of alluvial deposits?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials deposited by flowing water.
True or False: Alluvial deposits only contain minerals that dissolve in water.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of valuable minerals.
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Discuss the challenges faced in sustainable mining of alluvial deposits and propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between human activity and nature.
Calculate the economic impact of alluvial mining in a specific region, considering job creation and mineral sales.
💡 Hint: Consider both direct and indirect effects on the economy.
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