3.8.3 - Mining and Resource Extraction
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Practice Questions
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What is mining?
💡 Hint: Think of activities in a mine.
What is one impact of deforestation?
💡 Hint: What happens when trees are removed?
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What is one effect of mining on the landscape?
💡 Hint: Consider what changes happen to the earth after extraction activities.
True or False: Deforestation caused by mining can lead to soil erosion.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to soil when trees are removed.
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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.
Design a sustainable mining plan that minimizes impacts on the environment while ensuring resource extraction.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing resource needs with environmental protection.
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