2.2 - Mineral-based Industries
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Practice Questions
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What do mineral-based industries primarily depend on for production?
💡 Hint: Think about what primary materials are used.
Give one example of a mineral-based industry.
💡 Hint: What industry do you think uses iron ore?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary raw material for the iron and steel industry?
💡 Hint: Think about what is mined to make iron.
True or False: The cement industry uses coal as its primary raw material.
💡 Hint: Recall the materials used in cement production.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the role of the iron and steel industry in global economic development. Provide examples from various countries.
💡 Hint: Consider the countries that heavily industrialize.
Propose a plan for how a mineral-based industry could transition to more sustainable practices, focusing on reducing environmental impact.
💡 Hint: Think about technologies that reduce emissions and waste.
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