2.1.2 - Mining
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Practice Questions
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Define surface mining.
💡 Hint: Think about mining without going deep underground.
What is deforestation?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when we cut down a forest.
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What does mining primarily involve?
💡 Hint: Think about what we do to get natural resources.
Deforestation is a consequence of which activity?
💡 Hint: Consider the land needed for mining operations.
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Propose a sustainable mining practice that minimizes environmental impact.
💡 Hint: Think about ways to balance resource extraction and ecosystem health.
Discuss the long-term implications of mining activities on biodiversity and local communities.
💡 Hint: Consider both the ecological and social dimensions of mining.
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