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What determines whether something is mined?

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Its monetary value.

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What are the two main methods of extracting minerals?

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Surface and subsurface mining.

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What determines the value of a mineral?

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Its physical properties.

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What creates heat islands in urban areas?

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Too much concrete.

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What is the leading cause of deforestation?

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Agriculture and Farming.

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Define surface mining.

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A method of extracting minerals from the surface of the Earth.

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Define subsurface mining.

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A method of extracting minerals from beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is a heat island effect?

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An urban area that is significantly warmer than its rural surroundings due to human activities.

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List one impact of deforestation.

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Loss of biodiversity.

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What is the role of physical properties in mineral valuation?

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They determine the mineral's usability and market price.