Mining/Minerals

Deposits of minerals from which metals and nonmetals can be removed profitably.

• Ore
• Conduction
• Placer Deposits
• Wire

How do we harvest geologic resources?

• With a combine.
• With a chainsaw.
• With a drill.
• With a boat.

Most minerals are made from compounds.

• True
• False

Ore minerals are minerals that are valuable and economical to extract.

• True
• False

Mining companies must obtain permits before mining.

• True
• False

Reclamation is.....

• not required in the US.
• a process that causes significant environmental damage.
• returning the land back to its original condition after mining
• required for every country and every type of mine in the world.

Air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution are associated with ______.

• subsurface mining
• surface mining

 Which of the following statements about minerals is false?

• Humans can create minerals to suit specific needs.
• Minerals have a crystalline structure
• Minerals are inorganic materials.
•  Minerals cannot be liquids or gases.

Acid mine drainage causes

• air pollution
• water pollution 
• subsidence
• erosion

A company is likely to mine a site if the site...?

• is rich in minerals
• does not contain gangue minerals
• contains gold
• contains minerals that can be economically extracted