Non-Renewable Resources and Mining

The video discusses non-renewable resources, their types, uses, and environmental impacts. It covers conservation, sustainability, and the costs associated with resource extraction. Various mining methods and their effects are explained, along with solutions for sustainable resource use. The video concludes with a call to action for better resource management.

Which of the following is NOT a use of coal?

• Electricity generation

• Heating

• Jewelry making

• Steel production

What is the primary use of limestone mentioned in the video?

• Jewelry

• Books

• Sidewalks

• Batteries

Which type of coal is the hardest and used for heating?

• Subbituminous

• Anthracite

• Bituminous

• Lignite

What is a major challenge associated with recycling non-renewable resources?

• It requires no energy

• It produces no pollution

• It often costs more than using raw materials

• It is always profitable

What is a predicted supply duration of coal in the United States?

• 500 years

• 200 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What is one environmental effect of the extraction process of mineral resources?

• Decrease in noise levels

• Reduction in air pollution

• Land disturbance

• Increased biodiversity

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of extracting non-renewable resources?

• Land reclamation

• Job creation

• Unlimited resource supply

• Economic profit

Which mining method involves removing the topsoil and using explosives to break up rocks?

• Dredging

• Surface mining

• Open pit mining

• Subsurface mining

What does reclamation in mining refer to?

• Using more explosives

• Increasing the depth of mining

• Returning the land to its original condition

• Leaving the land as it is after mining

Which of the following is a solution to sustain non-renewable mineral resources?

• Include environmental costs in product pricing

• Reduce recycling efforts

• Encourage population growth

• Increase subsidies for mining