Habitat and Biodiversity
What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?
biodiversity
Which type of pollution is caused by dust caused by mining equipment?
air pollution
How can dust from mining operations affect human health?
It can cause breathing problems and skin rashes.
How does mining contribute to local economies?
by creating employment opportunities.
Which mining method involves removing large areas of forest, leading to habitat loss?
What is open-pit mining?
What kind of pollution results from mining waste contaminating rivers and streams?
water pollution
What is a common plant issue caused by dust accumulation from mining?
Plant growth is affected because dust that settles on the leaves blocks the sunlight and prevents photosynthesis.
What financial benefit do governments receive from legal mining operations?
Tax revenues
How does mining contribute to the endangerment of species?
By destroying habitats and disrupting ecosystems.
What is the term for unwanted sounds from mining operations affecting nearby communities?
noise pollution
Which group is most vulnerable to health issues from mining dust?
Children and the elderly.
What jobs are created from the mining industry?
Jobs are created from extraction, transportation, processing and manufacturing.
What is one long-term ecological consequence of habitat destruction due to mining?
Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
What happens when the soil is contaminated by mine waste?
Plant growth is affected
Name a protective measure for workers against dust inhalation.
Wearing appropriate respiratory protective equipment (masks and clothes)
What can the governments do with the money they get from the taxes?
They can invest the money on education, health and infrastructure like road building.
Name a strategy to reduce habitat loss from mining activities.
Overburden is spread over the mined areas to restore the land
Which type of pollution involves the alteration of the landscape due to mining activities?
visual pollution
What long-term health condition can result from prolonged exposure to mining dust?
lung cancer
What is one risk for the economy when mines close or become unproductive?
Job losses in mining towns