Practice Mining And Resource Extraction (3.8.3)

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Question 1.
What is mining?
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Think of activities in a mine.
Question 2.
What is one impact of deforestation?
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What happens when trees are removed?
3Question 3.
What is one effect of mining on the landscape?
- It increases biodiversity
- It creates new landforms
- It reduces soil quality
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Consider what changes happen to the earth after extraction activities.
4Question 4.
True or False: Deforestation caused by mining can lead to soil erosion.
- True
- False
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Think about what happens to soil when trees are removed.
Question 5.
Evaluate the ecological consequences of a hypothetical mining operation in a rainforest. What specific impacts would you expect?
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Consider both immediate and long-term ecological processes.
Question 6.
Design a sustainable mining plan that minimizes impacts on the environment while ensuring resource extraction.
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Think about balancing resource needs with environmental protection.

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