Practice Mining and Resource Extraction - 3.8.3 | 3. Changing Face of the Earth | ICSE Class 11 Geography
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3.8.3 - Mining and Resource Extraction

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is mining?

💡 Hint: Think of activities in a mine.

Question 2

Easy

What is one impact of deforestation?

💡 Hint: What happens when trees are removed?

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is one effect of mining on the landscape?

  • It increases biodiversity
  • It creates new landforms
  • It reduces soil quality

💡 Hint: Consider what changes happen to the earth after extraction activities.

Question 2

True or False: Deforestation caused by mining can lead to soil erosion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil when trees are removed.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the ecological consequences of a hypothetical mining operation in a rainforest. What specific impacts would you expect?

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term ecological processes.

Question 2

Design a sustainable mining plan that minimizes impacts on the environment while ensuring resource extraction.

💡 Hint: Think about balancing resource needs with environmental protection.

Challenge and get performance evaluation