8.7 - Problems Related to Mineral and Energy Resources
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Practice Questions
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What does over-extraction mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how natural resources like minerals are formed.
Name one example of environmental pollution caused by mining.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to rivers near mining sites.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does over-extraction lead to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to resources when used excessively.
True or False: Displacement caused by mining can disrupt local communities.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to people when they are forced to move.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the effects of a recent mining project in your region. Discuss whether the benefits outweighed the environmental and social costs.
💡 Hint: Analyze both short-term and long-term effects.
Design a community consultation plan to address the potential displacement caused by a new mining project. What steps would you include to ensure fair treatment?
💡 Hint: Focus on transparency and inclusion in the planning process.
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