Techniques, History, and Environmental Impact of Mining

The video tutorial provides an overview of mining, detailing its historical significance and various techniques such as surface, underground, and highwall mining. It highlights the extraction of valuable materials like metals and coal, and discusses the environmental impacts, including erosion, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The video also mentions efforts to mitigate these issues through laws and movements.

What is the primary purpose of mining as described in the video?

• To create artificial materials

• To extract valuable materials from the Earth

• To develop new technologies

• To grow new types of plants

Which ancient civilization was known for mining malachite?

• Chinese

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

What is a characteristic of open pit mining?

• It requires the use of explosives to remove mountain tops

• It is used to extract materials from an open pit in the ground

• It is primarily used for extracting coal

• It involves digging tunnels underground

Which mining technique involves removing the top of a mountain?

• Quarrying

• Strip mining

• Mountaintop removal

• Highwall mining

What is one of the environmental issues caused by mining?

• Improved air quality

• Expansion of forest areas

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Formation of sinkholes