Spatial significance
why do we mine?
to obtain valuable resources
True or False
Amount of Canadian Exports ( Mining ) are increasing each year
True
Define
Mining
the processes of extracting Minerals from the earth
What are the main resources we mine
Urainium lead copper nickel and silver
Where are mines Usually located
Define
Extraction
to mine or take a natural resource from the earth
Export or use these metals for development
True or False
In recent years zinc production has inc
terras farm and how does it correlate to mining
a stairs looking farm to prevent erosion, Most mines are built like this for the same reason as regular farms
Whats one of the highest cost for a mine in Canada
can be up to 5 Billion
What climate are most mines located in
the continental climate
Adit
a mine going horizontal
Whats the average amount of money people make from mines and how much of that contributes to Canada's gdp
~159 Billion and it contributes to 4% of Canadas gdp
How much did copper value increase after pandemic
(must be within 10% to get points)
GDP meaning
Gross domestic product