Which of the following is a way that minerals are used? a. industry b. construction c. technology d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Which of the following is a long-term consequence of mining on the Earth? a. erosion b. an open pit c. sedimentation d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided
What is the most likely consequence of open pit mining on plant life?a.a dramatic reduction in the variety of plant speciesb.an increase in the number of plant speciesc.the complete loss of plant life in the area occupied by the surface mined.a temporary decrease in plant populations
Mining has only short-term effects on the Earth.
Reclamation restores an environment affected by mining to a state where it can sustain its ecosystem.
Minerals are mined both at the Earth’s surface and below it.
Why does mining have such an impact on the environment?a.Mining only affects the living parts of the environment.b.Because minerals are within the Earth’s surface, extraction causes destruction.c.Mining requires the absolute destruction of an area to be cost-effective.d.Areas that are mined can never again sustain plant life.
Which type of mining is likely the least harmful to the environment?a.surface miningb.placer miningc.subsurface miningd.none of the above
Which of the following readings is used to determine the availability of minerals?a.radioactivityb.magnetismc.gravityd.all of the above
A mineral is a naturally occurring solid with a regular, repeating structure.
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