2.6.2.1. Types of mining

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is mining?

   Hint

   Think about what we dig in the earth for.

2. 2.

   Name one method of surface mining.

   Hint

   Consider the types of mining that involve surface-level extraction.

3. 3.

   What process is used for extracting minerals from deep underground?

   • Surface Mining
   • Underground Mining
   • Open-Pit Mining

   Hint

   Think about the method that involves tunnels.

4. 4.

   True or False: Surface mining has no environmental impact.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the previous discussions about mining impacts.

5. 5.

   Analyze the long-term economic benefits versus the environmental costs of a proposed mining project in your local area.

   Hint

   Weigh both sides of how mining helps and harms people and the environment.

6. 6.

   Propose a sustainable mining plan that balances resource extraction with environmental conservation.

   Hint

   Think about how to use resources wisely without harming the earth.