Challenges of working in a deep gold mine in South Africa

What temperature does the bottom of deep mine reach?

• 70 degrees

• 50 degrees

• 48 degrees

What causes rocks to fall in a mine?

• The height of the mine.

• The wind in the mine.

• The weight of the rocks.

Why are the rocks harmful?

• They do not break.

• They contain poisonous gases.

• They are always shifting down the mine.

Why are the gases in the mine dangerous?

• Gases can store gold.

• Gases can mix with minerals.

• Gases can catch fire and explode.

How do miners break up the rocks?

• They use explosives.

• They use a special machine.

• They cut through the rocks.

Why can mines affect the health of miners?

• Mines do not allow them to complete any physical activities.

• Mines are full of dust.

• Mines are not cleaned everyday.

Using what you have learnt, provide two solutions that can be implemented and used as safety measures to help overcome some of the challenges that miners working in a deep gold mine face.