E&S 9.1 Mining Review

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What is Open Pit Mining?

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A method of extracting ore from near the surface by digging a deep, narrow bottomed pit.

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What is Subsurface Mining?

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Mining that is done below ground.

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What type of mine is used for building materials like sand?

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Quarry.

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What does a Solution Mine look like?

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A type of mine that extracts minerals through a solution process.

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What does a Room and Pillar Mine look like?

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A mining method that involves leaving pillars of ore to support the roof.

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What is Strip Mining?

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A method of mining that involves stripping away the surface layers to access ore.

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What is Contour Mining?

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A method of mining that follows the contour of the land.

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What is Mountaintop Removal Mining?

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A mining practice that involves removing the summit of a mountain to access coal seams.

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What are the environmental impacts of mining?

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Mining can lead to habitat destruction, soil erosion, and water pollution.

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What is the purpose of reclamation in mining?

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To restore the land after mining activities have ceased.