Mineral Resources and Mining

What are mineral resources?

• Naturally occurring, inorganic solids

• Man-made materials

• Organic compounds

• Liquid minerals

Which mineral does India rank 2nd in production?

• Coal

• Iron ore

• Bauxite

• Zinc ore

What is the process of extracting valuable minerals from the Earth's surface called?

• Mining

• Drilling

• Excavation

• Harvesting

What type of mining involves digging a large pit in the ground?

• Open-pit Mining

• Strip Mining

• Quarrying

• Shaft Mining

What is one of the environmental impacts of mining?

• Job creation

• Land degradation

• Infrastructure development

• Economic growth

What can mining lead to in terms of social impacts?

• Community Displacement

• Cultural Preservation

• Economic Stability

• Environmental Protection

What is the first step in mining cycle ?

• Extraction

• Construction

• Exploration

• Reclamation

What is the impact of acid mine drainage?

• Leaching heavy metals into water sources

• Creating jobs

• Improving air quality

• Enhancing biodiversity

What is the economic impact of mining related to job creation?

• Generates employment opportunities

• Leads to environmental degradation

• Increases wealth disparity

• Causes community displacement

What is one of the health risks associated with mining?

• Lung diseases

• Increased biodiversity

• Economic growth

• Cultural preservation