SCI8 Mining Careers and Impacts

What is a geologist?

• A person who drives trucks in mines
• A person who designs buildings
• A person who studies rocks and minerals
• A person who cooks food

During which stage of the mining lifecycle is ore extracted from the ground?

• Exploration
• Development
• Production
• Reclamation

What is the positive impact of mining on socio-economic factors?

• Creating pollution
• Providing jobs
• Destroying habitats
• Wasting resources

Which career involves operating heavy machinery like bulldozers and excavators?

• Geologist
• Environmental Scientist
• Bulldozer Operator
• Chef

What does an environmental scientist do?

• Designs buildings
• Studies rocks and minerals
• Helps protect the environment
• Cooks food

In which stage of the mining lifecycle are new mineral deposits discovered?

• Exploration
• Production
• Development
• Reclamation

What is the negative impact of mining on the environment?

• Creating new habitats
• Improving air quality
• Reclaiming land
• Water pollution

What does a civil engineer do in mining?

• Operates trucks
• Designs buildings
• Studies the weather
• Cuts hair

What stage of the mining lifecycle involves planning and building infrastructure?

• Exploration
• Discovery
• Development
• Production

What is the role of a community liaison officer in mining?

• Protecting the environment
• Building houses
• Communicating with local communities
• Driving trucks