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What is one method used to reclaim land that has become derelict due to poor farming practices?
What is one method used to reclaim land that has become derelict due to poor farming practices?
- Adding fertilizers to restore soil nutrients (correct)
- Removing all crops from the affected area
- Planting new trees immediately
- Burning the top layer of soil
Which of the following actions is NOT typically required to reclaim land affected by mining activities?
Which of the following actions is NOT typically required to reclaim land affected by mining activities?
- Leveling out waste heaps
- Irrigating the land with excess water (correct)
- Planting new vegetation
- Filling in mining pools
What purpose can reclaimed land formerly used for mining serve?
What purpose can reclaimed land formerly used for mining serve?
- It can be used for multiple purposes, including recreation. (correct)
- It is typically unsuitable for agricultural use.
- It can only be used for industrial developments.
- It can be preserved as a natural reserve.
What example is given to illustrate reclaimed land in the content?
What example is given to illustrate reclaimed land in the content?
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What role does new vegetation play in the reclamation of derelict land from mining?
What role does new vegetation play in the reclamation of derelict land from mining?
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Reclamation of Derelict Land
- Derelict land can be restored to arable conditions through various methods.
- Poor farming practices can lead to soil nutrient depletion; fertilizers can be utilized to replenish these nutrients.
- Mining activities typically cause significant environmental damage, requiring extensive reclamation efforts.
- Reclamation processes for mining land include leveling waste heaps, filling mining pools, and treating contaminated soil with chemicals.
- Replanting new vegetation serves as a protective barrier against soil erosion during the reclamation phase.
Uses of Reclaimed Land
- Reclaimed lands can be repurposed for a variety of uses:
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Housing
- Recreational areas
Example of Successful Reclamation
- Sunway Lagoon Theme Park in Malaysia exemplifies successful reclamation; it transformed a disused tin mine into a recreational site.
- Little Guilin in Singapore, once a tin mine, now serves as a recreational area, resembling the natural beauty of Guilin, China.
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