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Match the following mining terms with their definitions:
Minerals Exploration = Sequence of activities aims to discover deposits of minerals Project Design = Analysis of a proposed project whether it is feasible and should go ahead Mining = Mineral extraction from a rock seam or ore Surface Mining = Mining close to the earth's surface
Match the following types of mining with their descriptions:
Open-pit mining = Common, big hole in the ground, created thru blasting with explosives and drilling Surface Mining = Mining close to the earth's surface Underground Mining = Extraction of minerals deep below the earth's surface Placer Mining = Mining of stream bed deposits for minerals
Match the following terms related to mining with their activities:
Open-pit mining = Mine gravel, sand, rock Minerals Exploration = Discover deposits of minerals Mining = Extracting useful minerals Project Design = Evaluate project feasibility
Match the mining processes with their characteristics:
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Match the following types of resource extraction with their methods:
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Study Notes
Mineral Exploration
- A sequence of activities undertaken to discover deposits of minerals.
Project Design
- A process that evaluates whether a proposed mining project is feasible and worth pursuing.
Mining
- The process of extracting minerals from a rock seam or ore.
- Focuses on extracting useful minerals.
Surface Mining
- Mining operations located close to the Earth's surface.
Open-pit Mining
- A common type of surface mining.
- Involves creating a large, open hole in the ground.
- Uses a combination of blasting with explosives and drilling.
- Primarily used for extracting gravel, sand, and rock.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of mineral exploration, project design, and various mining methods. It focuses on surface mining techniques, including open-pit mining, and the feasibility studies involved in mining projects. Test your knowledge on the activities and processes that lead to successful mineral extraction.
