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Which type of mining involves a large hole to extract relatively low-grade metallic ore?
Which type of mining involves a large hole to extract relatively low-grade metallic ore?
- Strip Mines
- Shaft Mines
- Open-Pit Mines (correct)
- Underground Mines
What fundamental/environmental issue is associated with mining?
What fundamental/environmental issue is associated with mining?
- Noise Pollution
- Air Pollution
- Groundwater & Surface Water Contamination (correct)
- Land Encroachment
Which type of energy harnesses the power of water motion?
Which type of energy harnesses the power of water motion?
- Wind
- Solar
- Coal
- Hydroelectric (correct)
What type of energy is coal and how is it used to create energy?
What type of energy is coal and how is it used to create energy?
What causes mechanical weathering by splitting or breaking rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition?
What causes mechanical weathering by splitting or breaking rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition?
Flashcards
Open-Pit Mining
Open-Pit Mining
A mining technique that involves extracting ore from a large, open excavation.
Mining Water Contamination
Mining Water Contamination
The contamination of water sources due to mining activities, affecting both groundwater and surface water.
Hydroelectric Energy
Hydroelectric Energy
Electricity generated by harnessing the energy of moving water, typically through dams.
Coal Energy
Coal Energy
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Ice Wedging
Ice Wedging
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